Dutch Oven Lemon Chicken With Peas

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 3

Dutch Oven Lemon Chicken with Peas recipe for a hearty and comforting meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 tablespoons olive oil
	4 garlic cloves , crushed
	1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or 1 1/4 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
	1 cup white wine
	2 lemons , juiced
	1 onion , finely chopped
	1 lb frozen peas
	baked red potatoes or sweet potato

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

Dutch Oven Lemon Chicken with Peas is a hearty and comforting meal that is perfect for autumn and winter. The combination of lemon, white wine, and garlic gives the dish a delicious depth of flavor that is perfect for a cozy night in. This one-pot meal is easy to make, and the chicken and peas provides a good balance of protein and vegetables. Serve over baked red potatoes or sweet potatoes for a complete meal that is both filling and nutritious.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375°F.
2.	Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add crushed garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3.	Add the chicken to the Dutch oven and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until browned.
4.	Pour in the white wine and lemon juice, and add the chopped onion to the Dutch oven.
5.	Cover the Dutch oven and cook in the oven for 35-40 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
6.	While the chicken is cooking, heat the remaining olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the frozen peas and cook for 5-6 minutes until heated through.
7.	Serve the chicken over baked red potatoes or sweet potatoes, and add the cooked peas on the side.

PROS

This dish is packed with flavor from the white wine and lemon juice, and is a comforting meal that is perfect for the cooler months.

The combination of chicken and peas provides a good balance of protein and vegetables.

CONS

Dutch Oven Lemon Chicken with Peas is a one-pot meal that requires around 1 hour of cooking time, making it less suited for a quick weeknight dinner.

The wine in the recipe means that this dish is not suitable for those avoiding alcohol.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in lean protein from the chicken and fiber from the peas.
Peas are also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin C and iron.