45 Mains to Cook in a Dutch Oven
This great collection of Dutch Oven Recipes includes cozy soups, hearty stews, tasty curries and more! We just love this creamy lemon chicken soup:
Ingredients:
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 Tbsp butter, divided
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 Tbsp garlic, chopped
- 8oz mushrooms, sliced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1.5 lemons, juiced
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan
- 1 tsp thyme
- 8oz fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
Instruction:
- Cut chicken into bite size pieces and season it with salt, pepper and paprika.
- Heat 1 Tbsp butter in a dutch oven or soup pot over medium high heat. Add chicken and sear for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Plate it out. Discard excess fat.
- Melt in remaining 3 Tbsp butter and sauté onion till it is soft and starts changing color. Add in mushrooms and sauté till soft. Add in garlic and cook for a couple of minutes.
- Add in chicken broth and cream and cook for a couple of minutes. Add in lemon juice, parmesan cheese, thyme and chicken and simmer uncovered over medium low heat for 20-25 minutes.
- Add in spinach and cook till it starts wilting. Taste and adjust seasonings like salt and lemon juice. Serve immediately.
This Easy Dutch Oven Pot Roast is the Perfect Family Sunday Dinner!
FAQ
What should you cook in a Dutch oven?
What to Cook in Your Dutch Oven
- Short Ribs. Sort of the original “set it and forget it,” a Dutch oven is just the thing for a long-simmering braise. …
- Macaroni and Cheese. …
- Scalloped Potatoes. …
- Coq au Vin. …
- Dorie Greenspan’s Roast Chicken. …
- Seafood Stew. …
- Bread. …
- Carnitas.
What not to put in Dutch oven?
What Not to Do With a Dutch Oven
- Putting a hot pan in cold water. …
- Using it in the microwave. …
- Using sharp utensils. …
- Using abrasive cleansers or scouring pads to clean. …
- Cleaning with citrus-based cleansers. …
- Cooking on a high-heat burner all the time. …
- Cooking in a dry pan. …
- Overfilling the pot with oil for deep-frying.
Why is a Dutch oven so special?
A Dutch oven is a perfect pot for cooking over or in a campfire, because it’s heavy weight insulates food from burning over the heat. Instead of cooking over the direct flames, bank the hot coals around your Dutch oven, and dinner will be ready in a few hours.
What are 10 reasons to use a Dutch oven?
Speaking of variety, here’s all your Dutch oven can do.
- Use Your Dutch Oven to Cook Pasta Directly in the Sauce. …
- Use Your Dutch Oven to Steam Side Dishes. …
- Use Your Dutch Oven to Cook Hearty Stews. …
- Use Your Dutch Oven to Poach Eggs, Chicken, and More. …
- Use Your Dutch Oven for Baking.
