Dutch Oven Chicken Recipes

Included in this collection of Dutch Oven Chicken Recipes are whole chicken recipes, chili, soup and even chicken pot pie!

If you're just starting out in the kitchen, or have been cooking for years, these cast iron recipes are sure to become regulars in your meal rotation.

Check out all the other Family Favorite Chicken Recipes for even more ideas to add to your weekly meal plan!

The Dutch oven has been around for centuries and it continues to hold a special place in the hearts of home cooks and professional chefs!

I started cooking with my cast iron oven a few years ago and I love it! It's my first choice when roasting chicken or making chicken soup. The cast iron brings out the best flavors and aromas in the ingredients.

Slow cooking allows the flavors to marry together resulting in rich, complex tastes that will have your taste buds dancing!

Looking for more Family Dinner Ideas that use chicken? Try my Cast Iron Chicken Breast Recipes, Hasselback Chicken or my One Pan Chicken and Potatoes Recipe.

📌Cleaning Tip: I suggest you use a nylon scrubbing brush to get any bits and pieces off of the bottom of the pan. Then wash in hot soapy water before drying

What is a Dutch Oven and why is it ideal for chicken recipes?

A Dutch oven is a thick-walled, heavy-duty cooking pot, typically made of cast iron or enameled cast iron. Its design and material provide excellent heat retention and distribution, making it perfect for slow-cooking and braising meat.

When it comes to chicken recipes, cast iron maintains a steady, even heat which will help produce tender meat with flavors that permeate every bits.

What size Dutch oven for whole chicken?

When roasting a whole chicken, you should make sure your cast iron oven is at least 5.5-6 quarts. You can even use a bigger size around 7-8 quarts if you want to roast potatoes and vegetables with the chicken.

The most important thing to remember is to choose an oval-shaped Dutch Oven to ensure the whole chicken fits properly.

🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools

Overmont 5.5QT Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid Cookbook Heavy-Duty Casserole with Dual handles for Braising, Stews, Roasting, Bread BakingKerilyn 4.5 QT Enameled Oval Dutch Oven Pot with Lid and Dual Handles, Cast Iron Dutch Oven for Cooking, Bread Baking, Non-stick Enamel Coated Cookware (Blue)ThermoPro TP03 Digital Meat Thermometer for Cooking Kitchen Food Candy Instant Read Thermometer with Backlight and Magnet for Oil Deep Fry BBQ Grill Smoker ThermometerS & C Kitchen - Cast Iron Cleaner with a Bamboo Scrub Brush - 4 by 4-inch Stainless Steel Chainmail - Cleans Pans, Wok, Skillets etc. - Cast Iron Brush Scrubber – 1 PC + Stainless Steel Chainmail