Recipes Everyday Cooking Cookware and Equipment Dutch Oven 19 Delicious Dutch Oven Dinners By Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald Vicky McDonald is a Seattle-based editor with over 15 years of experience in the media industry. She currently works as an editor for ParentMap.com. Prior to that, she was a senior content manager at Allrecipes. She loves baking, developing new recipes, and growing vegetables. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on October 20, 2020 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: nomnomitynom Cooking dinner in a Dutch oven is always a winning strategy. It allows all the flavors to meld together for a really tasty meal — and with plenty of one-pot recipe options it often means less cleaning up. You can boil, braise, steam, fry, roast, stew and bake in them. Here are some of our favorite Dutch oven recipes that are perfect for a delicious one-dish dinner. 01 of 19 Chicken with 40 Cloves of Garlic View Recipe RainbowJewels This garlicky chicken is a cinch to make, and ideal for Sunday lunch. Don't be scared by the amount of garlic, as it becomes sweet and creamy when cooked. 02 of 19 Beer Braised Irish Stew and Colcannon View Recipe DIZ♥ A Dutch oven, since it conducts heat so beautifully, is ideal for any meat that needs a long slow cook to tenderize. This beer braised stew is just the thing on a cold winter's night, or for your next St. Patrick's Day celebration. 03 of 19 Chef John's Chicken Cacciatore View Recipe Jeff Anderson This Italian classic won't let you down and those peppers and mushrooms add so much flavor to a roast chicken. 04 of 19 Dutch Oven Mountain Man Breakfast View Recipe Steve Jones Need a hearty dish to serve a crowd? Look no further than this stick-to-your-ribs breakfast for dinner. 05 of 19 Easiest Pot Roast Ever View Recipe bd.weld The name doesn't lie. Just cut up potatoes, onions, and celery into large chunks and place in a slow cooker with baby carrots and the roast. Add bouillon cubes and water. That's it! 06 of 19 Aush (Afghani Chili) View Recipe Bonnie C Chili is a natural for your Dutch oven, and most of us have a recipe we love. But you can shake things up with this Afghani version. 07 of 19 Greek Lamb Stew View Recipe Wyattdogster This herbaceous lamb stew is divine with some hot pita bread or couscous. 08 of 19 Arroz Con Pollo View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Chicken and rice, with lots of colorful veggies and tangy olives is comfort food at it's best. Enjoy it with a good glass of red wine. 09 of 19 Quick Spicy Sausage Corn Chowder View Recipe Paula The Dutch oven is great for long slow cooking, but also for quick dishes. This chowder comes together in a flash, and is a spicy, meaty take on the traditional. 10 of 19 Big Ray's Kielbasa Cabbage Skillet for a Crowd View Recipe lutzflcat This dish couldn't be easier to make. It's perfect for a big crowd of hungry kids or a potluck. 11 of 19 Bloody Mary Short Ribs View Recipe RCHEISS Bloody Mary mix and red wine make this one gutsy stew that is great for a cold, wintry evening. 12 of 19 Chicken Andouille Gumbo View Recipe morgan roberts One-pot meals are a specialty of the Dutch oven, and this Creole chicken and sausage gumbo only needs some rice to make for a complete dinner. 13 of 19 Braise-Roasted Chicken with Lemon and Carrots View Recipe hello angie This spatchcock chicken is cooked with broth and root veggies and makes a wonderful, fuss-free, family dinner. 14 of 19 Slow-Cooked Pork Tenderloin View Recipe fabeverydayblog Dutch ovens are great for cooking whole cuts, whether it is a roasted chicken or a pot roast. This pork tenderloin dish is a showstopper centerpiece, with hands-off ease. 15 of 19 Brodetto (Fish Stew) Ancona-Style View Recipe James This Italian fish stew is rich and flavorsome, and delicious with a little bread or garlic toast on the side. 16 of 19 Chicken and Chorizo Chili View Recipe Linda T Chorizo gives this chicken chili a little extra kick and is a cinch to make in your Dutch oven. 17 of 19 Dutch Oven Southwestern Chicken Pot Pie View Recipe fabeveryday Essentially a black bean and chicken chili with a cornbread crust on top, all cooked in a Dutch oven. "This is an easy weeknight, one-pot meal with lots of flavor and nutrition," says jennbnsf, the recipe submitter. 18 of 19 Pot Roast with Vegetables View Recipe nomnomitynom This is a wonderful dish for a dinner party. Once you've done all the prep, you can spend more time catching up with friends as dinner cooks in the oven. 19 of 19 Stout-Braised Lamb Shanks View Recipe Dory Any time you want to braise, your Dutch oven has your back, allowing you to sear your meat and then braise right in one pot for less cleanup and no loss of flavor. Whole lamb shanks are a great dish to serve when you want a make-ahead dish that is still dinner party elegant. This version is braised in rich stout for a deeply intense gravy that stands up to the meat. More Dutch Oven Recipes Updated by Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, freelance food and lifestyle journalist, and recipe developer who specializes in culinary fiction, and empowering home cooks to create extraordinary cooking and dining experiences for themselves and their loved ones. Learn about our editorial guidelines Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit