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Once fall and winter arrive, comforting dinners often consist of soups and stews that have been slowly simmering on the stovetop. But with easy Dutch oven recipes like Chicken Bog, One-Pot Pasta, and a variety of chilis, this appliance can do so much more. With these amazing Dutch oven recipes, you'll get dinner on the table and have just one pot to clean up afterward. And with kid-friendly Dutch oven recipes like macaroni and cheese, fried chicken, and buttermilk mashed potatoes, no one in the family will complain about what's for dinner tonight–or any night. These incredible Dutch oven dishes prove how versatile this kitchen staple can be for busy weeknights and weekends.
Chicken Caprese Pasta
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Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox
A pasta dish doesn't always have to be loaded up with sausage, cheese, and a heavy sauce. Lighten up your typical pasta recipe with this quick and easy chicken caprese pasta made in the Dutch oven for easy clean up.
Creamy Chicken Sausage-and-Kale Soup
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Chicken soup is the ultra-comforting dish that everyone craves when the weather gets chilly. This creamy chicken sausage-and-kale soup is the new take on chicken soup that's sure to become a family favorite.
7-Can Soup
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This might be the easiest recipe you'll ever make. All you have to do is take out your Dutch oven, pop open the tops of the cans, tip the insides into a large stock pot, and simmer until it's ready.
Old-Fashioned Chicken Pot Pie
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Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
There's nothing Southerners love much more than a good ol' chicken pot pie. This recipe combines all of the ingredients in a Dutch oven to make the flavors melt together beautifully.
Pasta Primavera with Shrimp
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If you need a lightened-up pasta recipe, this pasta primavera with shrimp is packed with veggies and nutrients that make for a filling, healthy dinner all in the Dutch oven.
Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon
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Warm up with this rich and indulgent soup. Our Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon feeds a crowd, freezes well, and it comes together in a single Dutch oven.
Chicken Pot Pie Soup
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Stacy K. Allen; Props: Julia Bayless; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer
Comforting, warm, and delicious, this chicken pot pie soup is all of our favorite things in one dish. We've turned the classic Southern dish into an easy soup that will warm you up any chilly night.
Country Captain Chicken
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This traditional Lowcountry dish has been around in some form or another since the 19th century. This dinner starts and finishes in the same pot on the stove, but the depth of flavors would have you believe it was created by a team of chefs.
Classic Hoppin' John
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Although Hoppin' John is traditionally served to start a new year, we'll make this budget-friendly dish anytime.
Braised Cola-and-Bourbon Brisket
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Southerners know cola (always referred to as a Coke, regardless the actual brand) and bourbon work well together as a drink, so why not as cooking ingredients for tender brisket cooked low-and-slow in the Dutch oven?
Old-Fashioned Chicken And Dumplings
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The secret to Mrs. Morton Smith's perfect dumplings? Buttermilk and a well-floured surface. Make her recipe, which came to us in October 1983, for a cozy night in.
Creamed Corn
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Alison Miksch; Food Stylist: Melissa Gray; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman
This five-ingredient recipe is a no-brainer side dish when you want classic Southern comfort and ease.
West Texas Chili
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This Texas recipe is as traditional as it gets—no beans, loads of beef, and plenty of spice.
Cheesy Broccoli-and-Rice Casserole
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There's no canned soup or frozen veggies in this fresh riff on the classic casserole recipe. Prepare and serve it right from your Dutch oven.
Vidalia Onion Soup
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Sweet, caramelized onions are the star of this soup topped with crusty French baguette slices and melty Gruyère cheese.
Chicken Bog
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The origins of this dish's name are debatable, but its flavor and comfort are undeniable.
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo
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If you want to make gumbo the right way, be sure you've carved out plenty of time in your day to let it simmer to perfection.
Classic Baked Macaroni and Cheese
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Even with the craziest schedules, there's always time for some homemade mac and cheese—none of that boxed stuff allowed.
Turnip Greens-and-Ham Stew
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If you don't have time to cook your greens low and slow, this 30-minute recipe has the flavor you crave in a fraction of the time.
Mama's Fried Chicken
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Only homemade fried chicken will do at Mama's table, and it's time we learn to make it ourselves. You'll be surprised at how simple this four-ingredient recipe is to make.
Emily's Red Beans and Rice
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We can't get enough of the classic combo of spicy beans and buttery rice.
Zesty Pot Roast
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Pot roast is one of the best Sunday dinner ideas, especially when it gets cool outside.
White Lightning Chicken Chili
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Whether for an at-home tailgate or speedy weeknight supper, this 30-minute chili recipe is there for you in a pinch.
Shrimp Perloo
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This Lowcountry rice dish is truly a one-pot savior for busy nights. Be sure to buy medium, not large, shrimp for this recipe.
Chicken-And-Rice Casserole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
It's nice to have a nostalgic, heartwarming dish every once and a while. This take on chicken and rice casserole will remind you of grandma's cooking