This easy juicy dutch oven chicken breast and tomatoes recipe is a must try! Tender and flavorful boneless chicken breasts cooked in rich tomato sauce in the oven with, simple everyday spices, and, vegetables. Perfect comfort food for the whole family!
Why you will love this dutch oven chicken breast and tomatoes recipe
This dutch oven chicken breast recipe is a simple take on tomato chicken bake. The ingredients are simple, and the dish is easy to make. With only a handful of ingredients and one pot, you can have this recipe from the kitchen to your table under 45 minutes.
It makes a perfect weeknight dinner, this easy and cozy meal will surely have your family asking for more! Tender, flavor-packed, juicy chicken breasts in simple tomato sauce cooked perfectly in the oven.
The best-kept secret for succulent, mouth-watering chicken breasts is now at your fingertips! This recipe will have you wanting to forget all other recipes ever existed because this one beats them hands down with ease!! Pure comfort food at its best
I love to pair this low-carb dinner with mashed potatoes, boiled pasta, and some steamed broccoli. If you made this chicken recipe, what will you serve it with?
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Tools needed
Dutch oven: you can use cast iron for this recipe if that is what you have
Instant read thermometer: to check the temperature of the chicken
Ingredients
Skinless boneless chicken breast
Mushrooms
Carrots
Chopped tomatoes
Herb de Provence
Onions
Smoked paprika substitute with sweet paprika
Chicken stock powder: I used stock powder so that I do not dilute the sauce too much, however, you can substitute with ½ cup of chicken broth.
Garlic substitute with garlic powder
Olive oil substitute with any other flavorless cooking oil of choice
Worcestershire sauce
Dried chili flakes for a little bit of kick, this is highly recommended.
Salt and pepper
How to make dutch oven chicken breast
Preheat the oven at 180C/360F
Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika
Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned chicken breast on both sides for about 3 minutes each.
Remove the chicken breast from the pan and transfer to a plate
Add butter to the hot dutch oven to melt, add chopped onions, carrots, mushrooms, and saute until soft and fragrant, add chopped garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
Add chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce to the aromatics, and stir to combine, season with herbs de Provence, chicken stock powder, salt, and black pepper.
Nestle the seared chicken breast in the tomato sauce, spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breast, place a lid on the dutch oven.
Place the dutch oven in a preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken breast temperature register 165F/74C.
Remove it from the oven, serve with rice or pasta. Enjoy!
What to serve it with
A simple and easy way to serve this dutch oven chicken recipe is with boiled pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables. Here are exciting ways to serve it.
Garlic butter smashed potatoes
Tips
- You can also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs in this recipe.
- Use chicken that is similar in size so that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have a dutch oven, you can use a baking dish or casserole dish.
- Add as much or as little veggie that you want, you can also use any other vegetables of choice.
- Add grated cheese such as mozzarella, parmesan cheese or the good old cheddar cheese on the chicken and tomato sauce an ultimate comfort feel.
Storage instructions
Leftovers dutch oven chicken breast can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating instructions: reheat in a microwave-safe dish for 2-3 minutes or in a preheated oven at 180C/360F for 10 minutes
Watch how to make it
FAQs
How long to cook chicken breast in dutch oven
The typical cooking time range from 25-30 minutes at 180C/360F.
Can I add diced potatoes to this recipe
Yes, you can add diced potatoes to this recipe. Use baby potatoes if possible as they are able to hold their shapes, add them in with the onions and carrots. There is no need to peel the potatoes, wash them clean and endeavor to cut them into similar smaller cubes for even cooking.
Can I make this recipe in the instant pot
Yes, you can make this dutch oven chicken breast in the instant pot or even a slow cooker if you do not want to use an oven. Follow my instant pot cacciatore recipe for how to make it.
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Dutch Oven Chicken Breast And Tomatoes
Equipment
- Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 Tablespoons Olive oil
- ½ cup onions chopped
- 1 Tablespoon garlic cloves chopped
- 2 400g tomatoes chopped
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup carrots chopped
- ½ Tablespoon chicken stock powder
- ½ tablespoon Herb de Provence
- ½ Tablespoon smoked paprika
- 2 Tablesppoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180C/365F.
- Pat the chicken breast dry and season with salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika
- Heat olive oil in a dutch oven over medium-high heat, sear the seasoned chicken breast on both sides for about 3 minutes each until golden brown. Remove the chicken breast from the pan and transfer to a plate
- Add butter to the hot dutch oven to melt, add chopped onions, carrots, mushrooms, and saute until soft and fragrant, add chopped garlic and continue to cook for another minute.
- Pour the chopped tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce to the aromatics, and stir to combine, season with herbs de Provence, chicken stock powder, dried chili flakes, salt, and black pepper, stir to combine.
- Nestle the seared chicken breast in the tomato sauce, spoon some of the sauce over the chicken breast, place a lid on the dutch oven.
- Place the dutch oven in a preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the thickest part of the chicken breast temperature register 165F/74C.Remove it from the oven, serve with rice, potatoes, or pasta. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can also use skinless, boneless chicken thighs in this recipe.
- Use chicken that is similar in size so that they cook evenly.
- If you don't have a dutch oven, you can use a baking dish or casserole dish.
- Add as much or as little veggie that you want, you can also use any other vegetables of choice.
- Add grated cheese such as mozzarella, parmesan cheese or the good old cheddar cheese on the chicken and tomato sauce an ultimate comfort feel.
Nutrition
Nutritional data: Please note that the nutrition label provided is an estimate based on an online nutrition calculator. It will vary based on the specific ingredients and brands you use. Under no circumstances will thedinnerbite.com be responsible for any loss or damage resulting for your reliance on nutritional information.
Molly Prince says
My family LOVED this! Definitely a keeper. I threw in a can of chopped green chili for a little kick and extra tang. So, so good. Thank you!
Ajoke says
Yay! I am so glad to hear this. Thank you so much, Molly.
Kerrianne says
This was so good! Flavorful, easy, and versatile. We have a few non-mushroom eaters, so I subbed chopped zucchini, which turned out great. The smoked paprika and Herbs de Provence set this recipe apart - the flavor was spectacular! Our teens loved it too. Thanks for a great recipe!
Ajoke says
Thank you so much, Kerrianne, for your wonderful review and the helpful tips on the substitutions you made in this recipe! I am glad you all enjoyed it. x
Julia says
Delicious!! Used crushed tomatoes. Didn’t have herbs de Provence, but made do. Served it with egg noodles with butter and Parmesan cheese. Big hit. Thank you.
Ajoke says
Yum! I love how you served your dutch oven chicken and tomatoes. I am glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the feedback.
Alli says
This is lovely! Our household has been sick all week and no one has any appetite. I was looking for a comfort recipe that might inspire the family to eat while also being gentle on the senses. I used canned tomatoes and a little brown sugar to cut the canned acidity, but other than that stuck to the recipe. I paired it with potatoes and topped it with cheese. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe, it was great.
Ajoke says
Thank you so much Alli, for the glowing review and tips. I'm glad the recipe was a hit in your household, especially during a time when everyone's been feeling under the weather. Wishing your family a speedy recovery!