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    Home » Food & Drink

    Published: May, 2024. Updated: May, 2024 by Iryna Bychkiv | This post may contain affiliate links. Read more here

    23 Dutch Oven Recipes to Make Cooking Tastier and Easier (With Just One Pot!)

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    Want to add more flavor to your meals without spending hours in the kitchen? Put your trusty Dutch oven to work! A Dutch oven is a super versatile pot that can be used for both stovetop and oven cooking. This means you can sear, simmer, bake, and roast - all in one pot!

    In this post, we'll share 23 delicious Dutch oven recipes that are perfect for busy weeknights and lazy weeknights as well. From hearty stews and braised meats to flavorful breads and desserts, there's something for everyone.

    Chicken and Vegetable Orzo Risotto

    Chicken and vegetable orzo risotto in a dutch oven.
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    One Pot Dinners have never been more delicious! If you're a fan of risotto, then you'll like this new twist on Italian classic. Chicken And Vegetable Orzo Risotto is loaded with comforting flavors and is made entirely in one pot. Weeknight comforting meals made easy! Get the recipe.

    Mustard Chicken Recipe

    Chicken in a mustard sauce with bread dipped in a sauce.
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    Prepare to fall madly in love with this Creamy, dreamy Mustard Chicken Recipe. Classic French dish that tastes outstanding. 
    Friends, this is going to be a long post, but I get lots of questions so I try to add plenty of information to help you make the best creamy Mustard Chicken ever! Get the recipe.

    Award Winning Chili Recipe

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    This Award Winning Chili Recipe is a showstopper. If you are tired of boring recipes, tired of chili that tastes like beef stew, tired of recipes that seem one trick ponies, then this is the best chili recipe you have been waiting for. My ultimate cook-off-winning chili is loaded with flavor and a secret ingredient. Perfect comfort food for cold weather, your whole family will love it. Get the recipe.

    Quick No Knead Bread

    Quick No Knead Bread cut view.
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    This quick No Knead Bread is made without a mixer, doesn't require long resting time and is crusty and delicious! Thanks to the addition of Buckwheat and Whole Wheat Flour, this easy bread comes out healthier and perfect for soups, sandwiches or dunking. Get the recipe.

    French Onion Soup

    French Onion soup in a white bowl with a crusty bread on the side.
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    This French Onion Soup is so easy to make! Practically hands-off. Very cozy, delicious and perfect for chilly fall and winter nights, but also fancy to make for a date night. Get the recipe.

    Chicken Paprikash recipe 

    Chicken Paprikash in a dutch oven close up.
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    This Chicken Paprikash recipe is a delicious one-pan weeknight dinner meal that features perfectly browned chicken that's braised in a creamy, sour cream based paprika sauce. What's best is that you only need some pantry staples to make this at home and it's a total crowd-pleaser! This is one of our favorite dinner meals that's kids and husband approved! Get the recipe.

    Dutch Split Pea Soup

    Dutch Split Pea Soup in a scoop and in a pan.
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    Are you craving comfort food? This Dutch Split Pea Soup is exactly what you need to make when it's cold outside. Loaded with heartwarming flavors of bacon, Polish kielbasa and vegetables, this traditional Dutch soup is a great way for putting your split peas to use. Get the recipe.

    Queso Taco Soup Recipe (Quick & Easy)

    Queso Taco Soup in a bowl.
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    This delicious soup recipe tastes more amazing than you can imagine. Queso Taco Soup Recipe is rich, creamy, and packed with tons of bold taco flavor. It reminds me of my favorite queso dip in soup form. You are going to love this and keep it on regular rotation in your low-carb meal plan. Get the recipe.

    Dutch Oven BBQ Pulled Pork

    BBQ Pulled Pork in a Dutch oven. I close up view.
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    If you love pulled pork that is fall-apart tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicious with all the flavors, and a fraction of effort, you need to make this dutch oven BBQ pulled pork recipe. Get the recipe.

    Mexican Lentil Soup

    Mexican Lentil Soup in a bowl.
    Photo credit: My Everyday Table

    You’re going to love this Mexican lentil soup recipe! Not only is this lentil vegetable soup made with just 7 basic ingredients (plus spices), but it’s also ready in about 30 minutes, making it a great weeknight dinner option. It’s delicious, hearty, and full of nutritious ingredients. Get the recipe.

    Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard and Acorn Squash

    Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard and Acorn Squash in a pan.
    Photo credit: FODMAP Everyday

    We love one-pot dishes, we love braised dishes, and we love winter squash! This One-Pot Braised Chicken with Swiss Chard and Acorn Squash brings it all together, with Asian flavors of soy, toasted sesame oil, and ginger. Get the recipe.

    Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes

    Beef Stew with Carrots and Potatoes in a Dutch oven and in a bowl.
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    This Beef Stew is incredibly easy to make with rich, savory gravy, tender chunks of beef, and a medley of hearty vegetables, and it hits all the right notes of flavor and texture. It’s the perfect fall or winter dish that’s comforting, delicious, and a true family favorite! Get the recipe.

    Portobello Pot Roast

    Portobello Pot Roast in a Dutch oven.
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    This easy pot roast is a hearty, plant-based take on a classic comfort food. This one-pot dinner is bursting with rich flavors from a medley of roasted vegetables and a savory broth, making it a comforting meal for vegans and non-vegans alike. It is truly the perfect centerpiece for a family dinner or a cozy weekend meal. Get the recipe.

    Roman Chicken Cacciatore

    Roman Chicken Cacciatore close up.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks

    Roman Chicken Cacciatore is an easy, inexpensive and incredibly delicious weeknight dinner. Bone-in chicken thighs slowly braised in a flavorful sauce made from white wine, vinegar, garlic and rosemary. Get the recipe.

    Easy Dutch Oven Apple Cobbler

    Apple Cobbler in a spoon and in a Dutch oven.
    Photo credit: Food Plus Words

    This Dutch oven apple cobbler is perfect for camping! It’s quick, easy, and tastes like a cross between a biscuit and a cookie with tender apples underneath. Get the recipe.

    Jackfruit Stew

    Jackfruit Stew in a Dutch Oven.
    Photo credit: My Pure Plants

    The best thing that can happen to canned young jackfruit is to turn it into a hearty and filling stew. It is the perfect dinner recipe when you need a warm and steamy bowl of delicious vegan comfort food. Get the recipe.

    Pork and Bean Recipe

    Homemade Pork and Beans in a pan.
    Photo credit: Lavender & Macarons

    Craving a delicious dish that’s quick and easy to make? This Homemade Pork and Beans recipe is the one for you! With tender chunks of pork shoulder, crispy bacon, and soft navy beans, it’s a dish that's as satisfying as it looks! What’s best is that it’s ready from scratch in just 35 minutes! Get the recipe.

    Red Vine Braised Short Ribs

    Red Vine Braised Short Ribs in a Dutch oven.
    Photo credit: Coley Cooks

    This recipe for braised short ribs is a delicious, satisfying meal that will warm you up on a chilly winter night. This classic dish is made with meaty, succulent short ribs that are cooked low and slow in a rich sauce made with red wine, vegetables, and herbs. The result is tender, fall-off-the-bone meat that will warm your soul! Get the recipe.

    Dark Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Dutch Oven Bread

    Dark Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Dutch Oven Bread on a board.
    Photo credit: Running To The Kitchen

    This Dutch oven bread is an easy no-knead bread that rises overnight and bakes right in the Dutch oven.
    It’s loaded with cranberries, walnuts and dark chocolate and hints of cinnamon making it perfect for the holidays! Get the recipe.

    Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew 

    Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew in a pan. Close up.
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    This Garbanzo Beans and Kale Stew is a hearty and healthy dish great to be enjoyed on its own or over rice or pasta. It’s easy to make, nutritious and great for meal prep, too. Made in one pan with protein-packed chickpeas that are flavorful and a bit spicy. Get the recipe.

    Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage

    Corned Beef and Cabbage with some bread in a Dutch Oven.
    Photo credit: TropRockin

    Dutch Oven Corned Beef and Cabbage is absolutely amazing. It’s a filling meal for the whole family with perfectly tender meat, veggies, baby potatoes and a delicious spice packet that makes the best corned beef. Get the recipe.

    Persian Eggplant Stew

    Persian eggplant stew with a side dish in a plate.
    Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet

    A richly delicious dish that delivers some serious flavor, Persian eggplant stew is an easy recipe to make, one that will impress your friends and family. Get the recipe.

    Braised Beef

    Braised beef (with red wine) close up.
    Photo credit: The Gourmet Bon Vivant

    There are very few things in this world that are more comforting than red wine braised beef. The depth of flavor is phenomenal, and the low and slow cooking time that braising requires means fork-tender meat. Pair it with some creamy, cheesy polenta or mashed potatoes and you've got a meal perfect for date night, or impressing the partners at your next dinner party. Get the recipe.

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