Name: Dutch Oven Cajun Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs; 2 tbsp Cajun seasoning; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp dried thyme; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 can diced tomatoes, drained; 1 cup chicken broth

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How To Make Dutch Oven Cajun Chicken Recipe

A spicy and flavorful chicken dish cooked in a traditional Dutch Oven.

Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 1 hour and 30 minutes

Total: 1 hour and 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can diced tomatoes, drained
1 cup chicken broth

Instructions

Preheat your Dutch Oven over medium-high heat.
Combine the Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl.
Rub the chicken thighs with the seasoning mixture.
Place the olive oil in the Dutch Oven, then add the chicken thighs, skin-side down. Cook for 8-10 minutes, until they’re browned.
Flip the chicken thighs over and add the onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and garlic to the Dutch Oven.
Stir the vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Add the drained diced tomatoes and chicken broth to the Dutch Oven.
Bring everything to a simmer, then cover the Dutch Oven and transfer it to the oven.
Bake for 1 hour, then remove the lid and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until the chicken skin is crispy.
Serve hot with rice or your favorite side dishes.