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Campfire Paella Foil Packet

Enjoy the flavors of Spain while camping with this campfire paella foil packet made with fresh seafood and crisp white wine.

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Added September 20, 2026
Source: zestuous.com
Campfire Paella Foil Packet
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 60 min
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •raw Mexican chorizo
  • •roasted chicken, shredded (no skin)
  • •onion, chopped
  • •garlic, minced
  • •bell pepper, chopped
  • •cherry tomatoes
  • •saffron
  • •salt
  • •pepper
  • •equal parts uncooked Arborio rice
  • •equal parts white wine, chicken broth or water

Equipment

  • • non-stick foil
  • • bowl
  • • campfire

Instructions

  1. 1Make foil bowls, using two sheets of non-stick foil (dull side in).
  2. 2Fill the bowl with as much chorizo, chicken, onion, garlic, pepper, tomatoes and seasoning that you want.
  3. 3Add in equal parts rice and wine (or chicken broth or water). Stir everything together.
  4. 4Bring the edges of the foil to the top and close up the pouch.
  5. 5Place on the edge of the campfire near, but not on, the open flame.
  6. 6Rotate every 10-15 minutes. Cook for about an hour. Remove from the campfire and enjoy.

Camp tips

  • • Prep everything before you leave.
  • • When preparing dishes like campfire paella that use liquid, make foil bowls instead of packets.
  • • Use two sheets of foil to avoid food boiling out.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
578

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