35 Dutch Oven Chicken Recipes

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35 Dutch Oven Chicken Recipes2/35 Dutch Oven Enchiladas 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Scoop up a bite of these delicious Dutch oven enchiladas. It is a simple recipe to put together and is easily customizable based on your tastes! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 541 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 116mg cholesterol, 1202mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 6g fiber), 39g protein. 3/35 Country Roasted Chicken 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Dutch Oven Whole Chicken Recipe photo by Taste

This is my family’s favorite way to make roast chicken

of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This Dutch oven roast chicken recipe gets wonderful flavor from the celery, onion and parsley tucked inside. This is my family’s favorite way to make roast chicken. When my daughter was away at school, she even called home to ask me for the recipe so she could make it herself. —Judy Page, Edenville, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 525 calories, 25g fat (7g saturated fat), 157mg cholesterol, 1399mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 52g protein. 4/35 Chicken and Sausage Stew

2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This thick and rich stew will warm your family right up even on the coldest days! I like to serve it with biscuits or cornbread to soak up every last drop, it’s that good. —Ernest Foster, Climax, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 531 calories, 33g fat (10g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 912mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein. 5/35 Sue’s Spicy Tomato Basil Tortellini 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 30

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend remarked about a similar baked tortellini dish at a restaurant, so I wanted to try re-creating it for her at home. My stovetop version makes it weeknight easy. —Cynthia Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 488 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 575mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 6/35 Cassoulet for Today 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 35 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French cassoulet is traditionally cooked for hours.

This version of the rustic dish offers the same homey taste in less time

This version of the rustic dish offers the same homey taste in less time. It’s easy on the wallet too. —Virginia Anthony, Jacksonville, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 394 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 91mg cholesterol, 736mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 8g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 7/35 Chicken and Bows 35 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I first made this chicken bow tie pasta when I was a professional nanny. It comes together quickly

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat

at dinnertime when the kids are hungry. —Danette Forbes, Overland Park, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 536 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 908mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 37g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 3 very lean meat, 2 starch, 2 fat. 8/35 Potluck Chicken Vegetable Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 2 hours 35 min Servings 16 servings (about 4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I experimented with different variations, and this is the best chicken vegetable soup recipe

I came up with

I came up with. It’s especially good to take to potlucks or share with friends. I often take a bowl to work to heat up for a fast lunch. —Bertha Vogt, Tribune, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 195 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 537mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 9/35 Creamy Braised Chicken 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A smooth, delicate cream sauce gives a special taste to these tender chicken breasts accompanied by pearl onions and sauteed mushrooms.

This dish is so rich-tasting, you’ll want to serve it to company

This dish is so rich-tasting, you’ll want to serve it to company. —Margaret Haugh Heilman, Houston, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 254 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 72mg cholesterol, 647mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 27g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1/2 fat. 10/35 Chicken and Sweet Potato Chili 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 2 hours 5 min Servings 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I enjoy this comforting chili on its own but it’s wonderful spooned over a bed of steamed rice or an extra helping

of protein-packed quinoa

of protein-packed quinoa. —Brynn Rader, Olympia, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 462 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1135mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 11g fiber), 33g protein. 11/35 Grandmother’s Chicken ‘n’ Dumplings 24 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The musical “Waitress” Total Time 1 hour 55 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 qt.) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: While I was growing up, my grandmother could feed our whole big family with a single chicken—and lots of dumplings. —Cathy Carroll, Bossier City, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 981mg

sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein

sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 34g protein. 12/35 Chicken and Rice Soup 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ERIC KLEINBERG FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 10 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This soothing soup hits the spot on chilly fall and winter days. I frequently simmer up big batches of the recipe during the cooler months. —Kevin Bruckerhoff, Columbia, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 128 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat,

1/2 starch

1/2 starch. 13/35 One-Pot Salsa Chicken 1 Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This skillet recipe is a colorful and healthy main dish that can be on the table in just over an hour. The subtle sweet-spicy flavor is a nice surprise. —Ann Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts Nutrition Facts: 1-2/3 cups: 432 calories, 16g fat (3g saturated fat), 101mg cholesterol, 1254mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein. 14/35 West African Peanut Stew 33 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved West African Peanut Stew Recipe

Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1

photo by Sarah Tramonte for Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 8 servings (2-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I really love African flavors, but you don’t really encounter them much in the U.S. Here the combination of native African ingredients, all of which can be found in the States, transports you to a new culinary place. —Michael Cohen, Los Angeles, California Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 275 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 636mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 starch, 1

—Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving:

fat. 15/35 Fig-Glazed Chicken with White Beans 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Fig-Glazed Chicken with White Beans Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Sauteed shallots, fig jam, rosemary, lemon and sherry vinegar make a delightful sauce for both the chicken and the beans. My husband couldn’t believe how well the white beans absorbed the flavor, making this a grand slam. Matchstick carrots can be added to the bean mixture for extra color, flavor and crunch. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 serving:

—Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups:

405 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 287mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 3g fiber), 26g protein. 16/35 New England Bean & Bog Cassoulet 3 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved New England Bean & Bog Cassoulet Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings (3-1/2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I moved to New England, I embraced the local cuisine. My cassoulet with baked beans pays tribute to a French classic and to New England in one hearty, heartwarming dish. —Devon Delaney, Westport, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1-3/4 cups:

500 calories, 26g fat (7g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 1050mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein. 17/35 Hungarian Chicken Paprikash 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Paprikash Recipe photo by Kristina Vanni for Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Some recipes for chicken paprikash include vegetables like bell peppers and celery, but not my Grandmother Alta’s. Hers was a simple combination of chicken, onions, garlic, paprika and sour cream. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 422 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat),

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