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Camping Dutch Oven Chicken Cobbler

Hearty chicken cobbler, slow-cooked in a Dutch oven over coals. This easy one-pot meal is ideal for a filling camp dinner after a long day outdoors.

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4.0 (1)
Added October 14, 2026
Source: budgetbytes.com
Camping Dutch Oven Chicken Cobbler
Prep: 10 min
Cook: 40 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

  • •2 Tbsp cooking oil
  • •1 lb chicken thighs (boneless & skinless)
  • •½ tsp salt
  • •¼ tsp black pepper (freshly cracked)
  • •8 oz white mushrooms (sliced)
  • •1 cup onion (diced)
  • •2 garlic cloves (minced)
  • •1.5 cups chicken broth
  • •½ cup whole milk
  • •½ tsp dried thyme
  • •½ tsp poultry seasoning
  • •3 Tbsp cornstarch
  • •¼ cup cold water
  • •1.5 cups frozen peas and carrots
  • •1.25 cups all-purpose flour
  • •2 tsp baking powder
  • •1 cup whole milk
  • •8 Tbsp butter (melted & divided)
  • •½ cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • •½ tsp garlic powder
  • •¼ tsp cajun seasoning
  • •½ tsp dried parsley

Equipment

  • • cast-iron skillet
  • • mixing bowl
  • • whisk
  • • spatula

Instructions

  1. 1Gather and prep all ingredients and preheat your oven to 400°F.
  2. 2Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook seasoned chicken until golden (about 6 mins). Remove and set aside.
  3. 3Add remaining oil, mushrooms, onion, and garlic to skillet. Cook for 5 mins until softened.
  4. 4Pour in chicken broth, ½ cup milk, thyme, and poultry seasoning. Simmer gently.
  5. 5Whisk cornstarch with cold water until smooth, stir into sauce and cook for 2-3 mins until thick.
  6. 6Return chicken and frozen peas and carrots to skillet, stir to combine.
  7. 7In a bowl, whisk flour and baking powder. Add 1 cup milk and 6 Tbsp melted butter. Stir in cheese, garlic powder, cajun seasoning, and parsley.
  8. 8Pour topping over hot filling in skillet (do not stir).
  9. 9Bake for 25-30 mins until topping is golden and bubbly.
  10. 10Let rest 10 mins before serving. Brush top with remaining melted butter.

Camp tips

  • • Use rotisserie chicken for a shortcut.
  • • Don't mix layers before baking the topping.
  • • Ensure filling is creamy and thick before adding topping.
  • • Customize meat and veggies as desired.
  • • Use a gluten-free flour blend if needed.

Food safety & trail facts

Calories:
629

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