Dutch Oven
Dinner
Gluten-Free
Egg-Free
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.
Community rating
4.0 (1)
Added October 14, 2026

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