Dutch Oven
Dinner
Gluten Free
Easy Campfire Chicken & Potatoes: One-Pot Dutch Oven Meal
Whip up this simple, filling chicken and potato meal over an open flame. It's the perfect no-fuss dinner after a long day outdoors.
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Added September 7, 2026

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •6 slices bacon
- •1.5-2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- •to taste salt
- •to taste black pepper
- •1 medium onion
- •2 cloves garlic
- •1 can (14 oz) chicken broth
- •2 pounds red potatoes
- •1 pound carrots
- •optional fresh parsley
Equipment
- • 12-Inch, 6 Quart Cast Iron Camp Dutch Oven
Instructions
- 1Heat a 12-inch Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2Add the bacon to the pot, stirring occasionally until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- 4Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 2 minutes.
- 5Add the chicken broth, potatoes, and carrots.
- 6Cover with the lid and simmer until potatoes are tender and chicken is cooked through, about 20-25 minutes.
- 7For a less soupy meal, remove the lid and boil for about 5 minutes to reduce the broth. Top with parsley if desired.
Camp tips
- • Use cubed chicken for quicker cooking and no need for a meat thermometer.
- • Prepare ingredients at home or at the campsite based on convenience.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 638
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