Dutch Oven Chicken Recipes For Your Easiest-Ever Weeknight Meals

A Dutch oven is one piece of kitchen equipment that we couldn't live without—especially in the winter months, when soups, stews, and hearty pastas are staples in our weeknight meal rotation. We're here to make the case that your Dutch oven deserves a crowning place on your stovetop year-round. From easy Chicken Bog, which makes use of rotisserie chicken to cut your cooking time in half, to elegant dinner-party-worthy dishes like Braised Chicken Thighs with Carrots and Lemons, these chicken dishes prove just how versatile your Dutch oven can be. And don't go thinking these recipes are only for the winter—a nice Chicken-Andouille Gumbo is a Cajun staple any time of year, and Chicken Caprese Pasta is a light, fresh, and herb-forward springtime meal. So what are you waiting for? It's time to break out that beloved piece of equipment and start cooking some of these warming, stick-to-your-bones Dutch oven chicken recipes.