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Foil Packet Dinners Perfect for Fall

Kaitlyn Yarborough, Assistant Editor and Writer for Southern Living
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Steak Fajita Foil Packets
Credit: Crème De La Crumb

A one-dish dinner is the weeknight hero we turn to when we need a quick, easy meal high on flavor and low on effort. We've become quite the fans of the roasted sheet pan supper, the make-ahead casserole dinner, and the elusive one-pot wonders; but we've found a new addition to the one-and-done recipe lineup we can't get enough of: the foil packet dinner. Pop them in the oven, on the grill, or over the campfire in the fall, and you're set with a flavor-bursting, hearty meal that's sure to satisfy even the most skeptical of eaters (our kids can be our harshest critics after all!). From seasoned seafood to mouthwatering steak, these foil packet suppers should make a regular appearance on your table this fall.

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Sausage, Potato, and Green Bean Foil Packs

Sausage, Potato, and Green Bean Foil Packs
Credit: Damn Delicious

Smoked sausage and Cajun seasoning gives these foil packets plenty of flavor, and they can be popped in the oven or on the grill for a campfire meal or quick dinner.

Get the recipe at Damn Delicious

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Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets

Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets
Credit: Via The Recipe Critic

This is about as indulgent as you can get with a foil packet. Melt-in-your-mouth steak, a garlicky butter, and roasted vegetables meld together in the foil for an easy, delicious supper.

Get the recipe at The Recipe Critic

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Grilled Lime Butter Salmon with Veggies Foil Packs

Grilled Lime Butter Salmon with Veggies Foil Packs
Credit: The Recipe Critic

The lime butter sauce works wonder on the salmon and veggies as they cook all together in the foil packet—you won't want to make salmon any other way after!

Get the recipe at The Recipe Critic

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Grilled Herbed Chicken and Potatoes Foil Packets

Grilled Herbed Chicken and Potatoes Foil Packets
Credit: Crème De La Crumb

There's nothing quite like grilling a foil packet dinner like this—it gives way more juiciness and flavor cooking together with the herbs and spices than cooked separately. It makes this a great go-to fall chicken dinner recipe.

Get the recipe at Crème De La Crumb

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Steak Fajita Foil Packets

Steak Fajita Foil Packets
Credit: Crème De La Crumb

Warm up your fall weeknight with these easy steak fajitas! Bell peppers, onion, and a tasty array of spices make these packs burst with flavor, and the cleanup is just too easy.

Get the recipe at Crème De La Crumb

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Creamy Garlic Prawns and Cheesy Potato Foil Packets

Creamy Garlic Prawns and Cheesy Potato Foil Packets
Credit: RecipeTin Eats

These shrimp are bathed in a creamy garlic sauce and piled on top of cheesy potatoes with a side of asparagus—all cooked inside a foil packet for ultimate flavor melding!

Get the recipe at RecipeTin Eats

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Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos

Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos
Credit: Via Mel’s Kitchen Café

These fall-inspired tacos incorporate sweet potatoes that roast alongside veggies, beans, ground beef, and plenty of spices for a hearty meal. Top with sour cream, cheese, avocado, and any other favorites for a fun, flavor-packed dish.

Get the recipe at Mel's Kitchen Café

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Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Foil Packet

Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Foil Packet
Credit: Diethood

Have an indulgent pork tenderloin supper with this super easy recipe (and quick cleanup!). Glazed with peach preserves and flavored with a hint of garlic, this pork-and-potatoes dinner is sure to make your weeknight less stressful and more delicious.

Get the recipe at Diethood

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Grilled Shrimp Boil Packets

Grilled Shrimp Boil Packets
Credit: Cooking Classy

In our opinion, a shrimp boil is always in season. The Cajun-style seafood meal is a family favorite because it's no-fuss, super tasty, and fun to eat with your hands!

Get the recipe at Cooking Classy

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Grilled Pork Chops and Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce Foil Packets

Grilled Pork Chops and Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce Foil Packets
Credit: Belly Full

Make this meal extra flavorful by using marinated pork chops in addition to the fresh chimichurri sauce.

Get the recipe at Belly Full

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Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs

Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
Credit: Creme De La Crumb

Steak and potatoes are always a great combination, and they get to shine in this easy supper foil pack. Savory herbs, olive oil, and garlic bring these ingredients together in just 30 minutes with minimal cleanup.

Get the recipe at Crème De La Crumb

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Easy Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner

Easy Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner
Credit: Via Chelsea's Messy Apron

These family-favorite foil packets are packed with sausage, tons of veggies, and the best seasoning mix. It's simple, easy, and delicious.

Get the recipe at Chelsea's Messy Apron

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Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets

Southwestern Chicken & Rice Foil Packets
Credit: Via Gimme Delicious Food

We can't get enough of this hearty meal packed with colorful bell peppers, brown rice, black beans, chicken, and plenty of seasoning! It's a quick Tex-Mex meal that never fails.

Get the recipe at Gimme Delicious

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Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Foil Packs

Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Foil Packs
Credit: Jeannette’s Healthy Living

This no-fuss meal looks a lot more involved than it is, which always is a nice plus for any weeknight dinner. Zucchini noodles are flavorful substitute for pasta and cook much better in the foil packet to eliminate any extra prep!

Get the recipe at Jeannette's Healthy Living

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Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs

Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs
Credit: Via The Wholesome Dish

Stuffed with tomato, basil, mozzarella cheese, and balsamic vinegar, these chicken breasts are placed on top of seasoned veggies and wrapped up in foil packets. Cook them in the oven, on the grill, or over the campfire; and ensure a warm crowd-pleasing supper!

Get the recipe at The Wholesome Dish

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Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil

Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil
Credit: Via Gimme Some Oven

This recipe takes only 25 minutes, making it a no-brainer for any weeknight. The trick is the awesome honey mustard made with lots of whole-grain mustard, honey, garlic, lemon juice, and smoked paprika that you spread over the salmon pre-oven or grill.

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Tin Foil Jambalaya

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Jambalaya
Credit: Via Chelsea's Messy Apron

This quick-fix version of a traditional jambalaya features all of the favorite ingredients, but with less hassle. Andouille sausage, veggies, uncooked rice, and a delicious spice mixture get thrown together in some tin foil and let alone!

Get the recipe at Chelsea's Messy Apron

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Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter

Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter
Credit: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Anna Hampton

Mesh bags are traditionally used at clambakes. For this recipe, however, we have added the classic low country boil ingredients of shrimp, potatoes, corn, and smoked sausage, such as Conecuh.

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Chicken and Broccoli Foil Packs

Chicken and Broccoli Foil Packs
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Cheesy broccoli, juicy chicken, and quick flavorful stuffing make for a hearty dinner everyone in the family will love. You'll love it because it's a full dinner with no cleanup!

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Tomato-Basil Grilled Fish Foil Packs

Tomato-Basil Grilled Fish Foil Packs
Credit: Via The Scrumptious Pumpkin

Flaky grilled fish and warm cooked tomatoes are complemented by flavorful white wine, garlic, and rich olive oil in this 20-minute grilled foil packet recipe.

Get the recipe at The Scrumptious Pumpkin

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    1 of 20 Sausage, Potato, and Green Bean Foil Packs
    2 of 20 Butter Garlic Herb Steak Foil Packets
    3 of 20 Grilled Lime Butter Salmon with Veggies Foil Packs
    4 of 20 Grilled Herbed Chicken and Potatoes Foil Packets
    5 of 20 Steak Fajita Foil Packets
    6 of 20 Creamy Garlic Prawns and Cheesy Potato Foil Packets
    7 of 20 Foil Packet Sweet Potato Tacos
    8 of 20 Peach-Glazed Pork Tenderloin Foil Packet
    9 of 20 Grilled Shrimp Boil Packets
    10 of 20 Grilled Pork Chops and Potatoes with Chimichurri Sauce Foil Packets
    11 of 20 Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
    12 of 20 Easy Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner
    13 of 20 Southwestern Chicken and Rice Foil Packets
    14 of 20 Grilled Mediterranean Shrimp with Zucchini Noodles Foil Packs
    15 of 20 Caprese-Stuffed Chicken Foil Packs
    16 of 20 Honey Mustard Salmon in Foil
    17 of 20 Tin Foil Jambalaya
    18 of 20 Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter
    19 of 20 Chicken and Broccoli Foil Packs
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