Elegant Dutch Oven Chicken

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and chopped
  • 3 large onions, sliced into rings
  • 5 chicken breasts
  • Paprika, for garnish

Equipment Needed

  • 10-inch Dutch oven
  • Blender or immersion blender

Looking for a rich, flavorful chicken dish that’s easy enough for the outdoors but elegant enough for guests? This Elegant Dutch Oven Chicken layers savory garlic and caramelized onion flavor into every bite. Finished with a velvety sauce made right from the pot, it’s the kind of meal that feels fancy—without the fuss.

Cooking Steps

  • 1
    Melt butter in the bottom of your 10-inch Dutch oven over medium heat. Stir in salt, pepper, garlic, and the sliced onion rings. Sauté lightly until the onions begin to soften.
  • 2
    Place the chicken breasts on top of the onions. Cover the Dutch oven and bake over medium to medium-low heat (about 325°F) for 1 hour, or until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • 3
    Remove the chicken and set aside. Carefully pour the onion and butter mixture into a blender and puree until smooth. Return the sauce to the Dutch oven.
  • 4
    Camp Tip: If you don’t have a blender on hand, mash the onions with a fork or potato masher for a rustic-style sauce.
  • 5
    Return the chicken to the sauce and sprinkle with paprika for color and flavor. Warm gently before serving.

Why This Chicken Feels So Fancy

 Tender & Juicy – Long, low heat ensures every bite of chicken is moist and infused with flavor
 Onion Cream Sauce – Rich, savory, and made from simple camp ingredients
 Dutch Oven Ready – One pot, minimal cleanup, maximum impact
 Elegant Enough for Guests – Even at the campsite or in the backyard

 

Pair It With:

  • Buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes

  • Grilled asparagus or green beans

  • A slice of rustic bread to soak up that sauce

  • A glass of chilled white wine or sparkling water with lemon

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