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Published: Jan 30, 2021 · Modified: Apr 9, 2022 by Veronika's Kitchen * This post may contain affiliate links

Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Stew Recipe

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This hearty easy Dutch Oven Chicken Stew recipe is out of this world! Slowly cooked in the oven, it’s made with tender vegetables and juicy chicken thighs, smothered in thick gravy. It will be a perfect comfort meal for a cold night!

Chicken thigh with potatoes and vegetables in a grey bowl.

This Dutch Oven Chicken Stew is my new favorite recipe which we put on our weekly rotation. It’s super easy to make in one pot and quite comforting during these cold winter days!

Similar to my Dutch Oven Beef Stew and Instant Pot Beef Stew, this recipe is packed with tender vegetables and flavorful thick gravy. The only difference is it’s made with chicken thighs instead of beef tips, which makes it lighter and healthier.

Also, check out my Healthy Chicken Dinner Ideas for more inspiration!

Chicken stew in a white casserole dish.

Why you will love it

  • One Pot Meal. No one wants to clean a mound of dishes after cooking. So, there is nothing better that cooking the whole dinner in one pot!
  • Easy to make. This recipe is really forgiving and perfect for beginner cooks! The oven will do all the magic!
  • So much flavor! The veggies and the meat are so tender, they will melt in your mouth! Plus, cooking it slowly in the oven helps to develop deep rich flavors.
Ingredients for chicken stew.

How to make it

Preheat the oven to 350°F.

Preheat a large pot with heavy bottom over a medium/high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, add 4 chicken thighs skin down. Brown them for about 5 minutes each side or until it gets a golden crust. When done, transfer to a plate and set aside.

NOTE: At this point, we don’t need to cook the chicken through, as it will be baked in the oven with other ingredients.

Progress photos of browning chicken thighs.

Add 1 sliced onion to the pot and cook it for about 10 minutes or until it’s caramelized. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds to release the aroma.

Progress photos of sauteing onions.

Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir for a minute. Then add 4 cups chicken stock, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything and scrape the burned bits from the bottom of the pan.

Progress photos of making stew.

Add 2 roughly chopped carrots and merge them into the liquid and bring it to simmer.

Place the browned chicken on top of the carrots, so the skin is NOT submerged into the liquid. Add fresh thyme and bay leaves, cover with the lid, and bake for about 35 minutes.

Progress photos of making chicken stew.

Then take the pot from the oven and remove the lid. Add diced potatoes and push them into the liquid.

NOTE: Make sure that the chicken now sits on top of the carrots and potatoes and the top skin doesn’t touch the liquid.

Progress photos of making chicken stew.

Cover with the lid and return to the oven for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.

Take the pan from the oven and remove the lid. Add ½ cup frozen peas and push it into the liquid. Put the pan back to the oven for another 10 minutes to warm up the peas and crisp up the chicken skin.

Progress photos of making chicken stew.

Tips for best results

  • I like to cook the onions longer until they are caramelized, so when they cook in the oven, they just melt, creating delicious flavor and aroma.
  • Make sure that your chicken skin doesn’t touch the liquid. Otherwise, the skin will be soggy.
  • For this recipe, I like to use a cast iron 3.6 Qt casserole dish, so everything cooks evenly and doesn’t burn. If you don’t have a similar dish, you can use an oven proof deep skillet or a Dutch oven.
Chicken stew in a white casserole dish.

Frequently Asked Questions

What potatoes are better for stew?

I prefer to use less starchy potatoes, like Dutch baby potatoes, red, or Yukon variety.

How to store?

You can refrigerate it in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze it?

Yes. You can transfer the chicken stew to an air-tight container or a freezer bag and freeze up to 3 months.

Chicken thigh with potatoes and vegetables in a grey bowl.

Want more One Pot Meals?

  • Pasta e Fagioli Soup
  • Broccoli Chicken Rice Casserole
  • One Pot Chicken and Rice
  • Classic Chili Recipe
  • White Bean Soup
  • Cast Iron Chicken Thighs
  • Dutch Oven Whole Chicken
Chicken thigh with potatoes and vegetables in a grey bowl.
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4.93 from 13 votes

Easy Dutch Oven Chicken Stew Recipe

This hearty easy Dutch Oven Chicken Stew recipe is out of this world! Slowly cooked in the oven, it’s made with tender vegetables and juicy chicken thighs, smothered in thick gravy. It will be a perfect comfort meal for a cold night!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time1 hr 30 mins
Total Time1 hr 45 mins
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 704kcal
Author: Veronika’s Kitchen

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 large onion halved and sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 large carrots cut into 1 ½-inch chunks
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 springs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 6 baby potatoes halved or quartered
  • ½ cup peas frozen

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Preheat a large pot with heavy bottom over a medium/high heat and add 2 tablespoons olive oil. When the oil is hot, add 4 chicken thighs skin down and season with salt and pepper. Brown them for about 5 minutes each side or until it gets a golden crust. When done, transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • NOTE: At this point, we don’t need to cook the chicken through, as it will be baked in the oven with other ingredients.
  • Add 1 sliced onion to the pot and cook it for about 10 minutes or until it’s caramelized. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds to release the aroma.
  • Sprinkle 3 tbsp all-purpose flour and stir for a minute.Then add 4 cups chicken stock, 2 tbsp tomato paste, and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Mix everything and scrape the burned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Add 2 roughly chopped carrots and merge them into the liquid and bring it to simmer.
  • Place the browned chicken on top of the carrots, so the skin is NOT submerged into the liquid. Add fresh thyme and bay leaves, cover with the lid, and bake for about 35 minutes.
  • Then take the pot from the oven and remove the lid. Add diced potatoes and push them into the liquid.
  • NOTE: Make sure that the chicken now sits on top of the carrots and potatoes and the top skin doesn’t touch the liquid.
  • Cover with the lid and return to the oven for another 30 minutes or until the potatoes are soft.
  • Take the pan from the oven and remove the lid. Add ½ cup frozen peas and push it into the liquid. Put the pan back to the oven for another 10 minutes to warm up the peas and crisp up the chicken skin.

Video

Notes

  1. I like to cook the onions longer until they are caramelized, so when they cook in the oven, they just melt, creating delicious flavor and aroma.
  2. Make sure that your chicken skin doesn’t touch the liquid. Otherwise, the skin will be soggy.
  3. For this recipe, I like to use a cast iron 3.6 Qt casserole dish, so everything cooks evenly and doesn’t burn. If you don’t have a similar dish, you can use an oven proof deep skillet or a Dutch oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 704kcal | Carbohydrates: 73g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 142mg | Sodium: 1032mg | Potassium: 2172mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 10467IU | Vitamin C: 87mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 5mg
Did you make this recipe?I’d love to know how it turned out! Please let me know by leaving a review below. Or snap a photo and share it on Instagram; be sure to tag me @veronikaskitchen.

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  1. Denise says

    March 01, 2023 at 6:04 pm

    Super delicious. Followed the recipe made no changes
    My husband loved it
    Will make it again

    Reply
  2. Becky says

    November 19, 2022 at 5:26 am

    Am making this for my kids
    today. See you guys, can’t wait to taste it.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      December 19, 2022 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you, Becky! Hope you enjoy it 😉

      Reply
      • Becky says

        December 25, 2022 at 6:41 am

        5 stars
        I added green pepper instead of thyme and it really was delicious. The aroma was the best.It’s now part of our menu. Everyone liked it .

        Reply
        • Veronika's Kitchen says

          January 01, 2023 at 5:16 pm

          Yaay! Thank you so much, Becky!

          Reply
  3. Katie says

    October 09, 2022 at 7:59 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe tonight and it was so easy and so good!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      October 12, 2022 at 1:52 pm

      Hi Katie! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe!

      Reply
  4. Shane says

    August 27, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Can I use boneless skinless chicken thighs? And if so how should I adjust the cook time??

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      September 02, 2022 at 10:26 am

      Hi Shane! Boneless skinless chicken thighs cook very fast and will be overcooked in this recipe. If you want to change it, you can use chicken drumsticks or chicken breast.

      Reply
  5. Patty says

    March 08, 2022 at 10:38 pm

    5 stars
    I made this for dinner and it was delicious. I don’t usually eat thighs I like the breast but the meat was so tender and flavorful I really enjoyed it. My husband loved it and said this is definitely a keeper. So easy, plus I love one pot dinners. Thank you for a wonderful recipe that I will definitely make again.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      March 09, 2022 at 9:17 am

      Thank you so much, Patty! I’m so happy you and your husband loved the recipe 😉 Chicken thighs are really underrated and there are so many ways you can prep them for dinner.

      Reply
  6. kevin quinn says

    February 23, 2022 at 8:48 am

    can i cut up a whole chicken and use it to make the stew.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      March 01, 2022 at 11:45 am

      Hi Kevin, I never tested this recipe, using a cut whole chicken, so I cannot say if it works. But if you try it, just make sure that all the pieces are the same size for even cooking.

      Reply
    • EVE says

      October 06, 2022 at 3:16 pm

      CAN YOU DO THIS IN A SLOWER COOKER

      Reply
  7. TJ says

    February 10, 2022 at 7:51 pm

    Okay, my only issue with this recipe is that there wasn’t enough broth. I could have drank that in a cup! Yummy! Will be trying it again with a few small tweaks, but thanks for a good hearty meal!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      February 11, 2022 at 8:53 am

      Thank you, TJ! Is there ever enough of broth?;)

      Reply
  8. Eileen says

    January 28, 2022 at 3:58 pm

    Delicious and easy to prepare. I added bacon to my stew and my family really enjoyed it.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      February 11, 2022 at 8:52 am

      Thank you so much, Eileen! It’s a great idea to add some bacon, will try it next time too 😉

      Reply
  9. Paul H. says

    January 05, 2022 at 1:00 am

    4 stars
    Hi Veronika,
    Great hearty stew! I just have a question about the onions. The ingredients list calls for “1 large onion halved, cut into wedges”. Step 4 of the instructions says “Add 1 diced onion to the pot and cook…” Meanwhile, the pictures and video clearly show the onions to be halved and sliced. So….. which is it? 😉 wedged, diced, or sliced? Personal preference? I had smallish walla-walla onions, so I diced one to saute prior to adding the stock, and cut one into wedges to add in the simmering because I happen to like big chunks of onion!
    Thanks!!

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      January 05, 2022 at 4:32 pm

      Hi Paul! The onions are SLICED 😉 This was just a type that doesn’t change the recipe much. You can slice, dice, or chop the onion, it all will taste delicious 😉

      Reply
  10. EV says

    November 10, 2021 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    Delicious stew! Easy one pot recipe! I made it for dinner last night and we loved it. I used five chicken thighs because I knew I would want leftovers for today and boy am I glad I did as I am sitting here eating some for breakfast. The chicken was cooked to perfection. I was wondering how it would do cooking so long in the oven but it really did stay moist and tender. Served it last night with a salad. Will make again and again for sure.

    Reply
    • Veronika's Kitchen says

      November 11, 2021 at 10:36 am

      Yaay! Thank you so much, EV! Leftovers are always the best!

      Reply
  11. Erin says

    November 03, 2021 at 11:50 pm

    Anyone have tips for stove top only or slow cooker?! Dying to try but I have a small oven and no oven safe cookware

    Reply
  12. Jo says

    February 08, 2021 at 4:31 am

    5 stars
    Stew and crusty bread to dunk into the saucy stew, bliss! I can eat this for breakfast, lunch and dinner! Stew looks absolutely delicious!

    Reply
  13. Melanie says

    February 07, 2021 at 11:15 pm

    Sounds delicious, I love this kind of food!! Will be trying it out this weekend!

    Reply
  14. Addison says

    February 07, 2021 at 9:35 pm

    This is truly comfort food at its best! Such a hearty and savory stew!

    Reply
  15. Helen says

    February 07, 2021 at 4:34 pm

    5 stars
    What a great recipe, thank you for sharing. The stew was really flavoursome, hearty and perfect for winter. Definitely one to save and make again.

    Reply
  16. Marisa F. Stewart says

    February 07, 2021 at 1:59 pm

    5 stars
    This is the type of recipe you pray for leftovers because it’s that good. Unfortunately we didn’t have any — the pan was bone dry because Hubby took a slice of bread and made sure there weren’t any juices left. He is requesting I make it again — ASAP.

    Reply
  17. Veronika Sykorova says

    February 04, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    This looks so delicious! Reminds me of my moms cooking. I love reading your blog and the fact that we both have the same name and started our blogs the same year! xD Twinning lol

    Reply
  18. Marta says

    February 02, 2021 at 8:58 pm

    5 stars
    I love making chicken stew, but I usually make it PR style. This was a nice change of pace for us.

    Reply
  19. Lauren Vavala says

    February 02, 2021 at 6:31 pm

    5 stars
    I always make beef stew and have to admit that I never think to make chicken. BUT this looks and sounds soo good – it’s definitely going on my menu asap!

    Reply
  20. dishnthekitchen says

    February 01, 2021 at 6:37 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a wonderful post. One pot chicken stew is surely one of life’s pleasures and thank you for using thighs!! They are my fave.

    Reply
  21. Dana says

    February 01, 2021 at 6:32 pm

    5 stars
    This is a delicious and hearty meal! I love how it’s a one pot meal, I’m all about less cleanup!

    Reply

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