Dutch Oven Chicken Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
🥘 Servings: 4 servings
🔥 Cook Time: 1 hour
🔪 Prep Time: 15 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the savory delight of Dutch Oven Chicken, a hearty one-dish meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. This recipe combines succulent chicken with wholesome vegetables, infused with the rich flavors of garlic and beer, all cooked to perfection in a trusty Dutch oven.
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken
- 3-4 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 3-4 carrots
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 can of beer
- 1 can of cream of chicken soup
Instructions:
| Step | Details |
|---|---|
| 1 | Preheat Dutch Oven: Begin by preheating your Dutch oven over hot coals, ensuring it reaches the perfect temperature for cooking. |
| 2 | Prepare Chicken: Dredge the whole chicken in seasoned flour, coating it evenly for a flavorful crust. Then, brown the chicken in the Dutch oven until it achieves a golden hue, infusing the dish with delicious caramelized flavors. |
| 3 | Add Vegetables: Once the chicken is browned to perfection, add in the potatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic cloves to the Dutch oven, surrounding the chicken with vibrant, nutritious vegetables. |
| 4 | Pour Beer: Pour half of the can of beer over the chicken and vegetables, allowing the aromatic brew to infuse the dish with its distinctive flavor profile. |
| 5 | Cook Covered: Cover the Dutch oven securely and place it back over the hot coals, allowing the tantalizing aromas to mingle and the ingredients to cook together for approximately 30 minutes. For even cooking, consider placing additional hot coals on top of the Dutch oven. |
| 6 | Add Soup: After 30 minutes of cooking, add the can of cream of chicken soup to the Dutch oven, gently stirring it into the flavorful broth created by the chicken and vegetables. |
| 7 | Continue Cooking: Allow the dish to continue cooking for an additional 30 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the vegetables are fork-tender, absorbing the rich flavors of the beer-infused broth. |
| 8 | Serve and Enjoy: Once fully cooked, serve the Dutch Oven Chicken hot, savoring each succulent bite of tender chicken and flavorful vegetables, accompanied by the hearty broth that ties the dish together in a symphony of taste sensations. |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 1088.5
- Fat Content: 70.2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 17.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 243.8mg
- Sodium Content: 671.8mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 43.5g
- Fiber Content: 5.5g
- Sugar Content: 5.8g
- Protein Content: 62.8g
Keywords:
Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Recipe Notes:
- To enhance the flavor profile, consider seasoning the flour with your favorite herbs and spices before dredging the chicken.
- For a lighter option, you can use low-sodium cream of chicken soup or substitute it with homemade chicken broth.
- Feel free to customize the vegetable selection based on personal preferences or seasonal availability, adding a variety of colors and textures to elevate the dish visually and nutritionally.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, allowing the flavors to deepen and meld together even further. Simply reheat and enjoy for a delicious mealtime encore.
