Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs (One-Pot Stovetop Recipe)
These dutch oven chicken thighs are tender, flavorful, and braised in chipotle salsa for an easy one-pot dinner perfect for tacos, bowls, or rice.
Servings: 5
Calories: 286kcal
Ingredients
- Salt and pepper for seasoning the chicken
- 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium white onion, diced
- 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 ½ teaspoons cumin
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ¾ cup chicken bone broth or chicken broth
- 1, 16-ounce jar of chipotle salsa
- 1 tablespoon Valentina hot sauce, optional for spice
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat the avocado oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Once hot, add the chicken thighs in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown. Work in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
- Reduce the heat to medium heat. Add the diced onion, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, broth, salsa, and optional hot sauce to the pot with the chicken.
- Stir well, scraping up the brown bits from the bottom of the pan for extra flavor.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover with a lid.
- Let the chicken braise for 30–40 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and easily shreds. The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Stir to coat the chicken in the flavorful sauce.
- Serve warm in tacos, burrito bowls, rice bowls, or with your favorite sides.
Notes
- Save time/prep ahead:
- Prep the onion ahead and measure out the spices ahead of time.
- Make a double batch - This recipe is excellent for meal prep and freezes well.
- Use pre-made salsa - A quality jarred salsa keeps this recipe simple while adding tons of flavor.
- Shred directly in the pot - Saves dishes and keeps the chicken coated in sauce.
- Repurpose leftovers - Use leftover chicken in tacos, burritos, quesadillas, rice bowls, or salads throughout the week.
- This braised chicken thighs recipe is gluten free and dairy free.
- The recipe can be found on My Fitness Pal by searching "BWB Dutch Oven Chicken Thighs." The nutrition content provided for each recipe is an estimate created through the My Fitness Pal database. Please be aware that the nutritional content of each recipe may vary based on the products you use, the precision of your measurements, and the source you use to obtain nutrition data. While we try to provide accurate information, we give no guarantee regarding the accuracy of the nutritional information provided.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.1g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 10.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4.7g | Cholesterol: 170mg | Sodium: 1038mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 0.4g
