I made this delicious recipe for Mediterranean chicken and rice (recipe in comments) that was extremely easy to make and only involved minimal knifework and my dutch oven. I don't really like cooking lately, but recipes like this make me enjoy it again. Cooking in my dutch oven is extremely satisfying for some reason and I loved how hands-off this recipe was. Can you guys recommend me some that are similar?
Superficially, what I liked about it includes:
- very affordable (could feed up to 6 people and all of the ingredients cost under $15)
- one pot/pan was used for all the cooking, which made cleanup very easy. Bonus points for using the dutch oven because for whatever reason I just like using them
- very minimal prep work was needed. All I had to cut up was an onion and a zucchini and a little bit of cilantro for garnish.
- It used a good variety of spices and flavors
- Overall a very hands off recipe. After the prep and the first bit of stirring while cooking the veggies, I just let it sit in the oven for an hour. The taste/work ratio was extremely high. I work 2 jobs so I hate spending time and energy cooking, but I also love food so eating mediocre food is extremely disappointing after a long day.
If you guys could share some recipes that hit most of these key points then that would be so incredibly helpful and I would be very thankful!
by chocolate_milkers
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I found this recipe [here](https://www.campbells.com/recipes/mediterranean-chicken-thighs-with-basmati-rice/). It was so easy to make and so tasty!
I love this one, but it’s quite similar to the one you already did.
https://messinthekitchen.com/wprm_print/2496
This [recipe](https://smittenkitchen.com/2023/09/chicken-rice-with-buttered-onions/) is really similar and can be made in a dutch oven! It is delicious
Some of my favorites are,
Pot roast: https://www.realfoodwithsarah.com/dutch-oven-red-wine-braised-pot-roast/
Pot Pie: https://deliciousmadeeasy.com/2018/12/dutch-oven-chicken-pot-pie/
Hope this helps!
One of my absolute favorites is a crockpot Tuscan Chicken recipe. I have not felt like cooking much lately either and am on a small budget as well. The ingredients are as follows:
-Chicken (any cut will work, I’ve used thighs, breasts, and legs)
-Marinated artichoke hearts (I get the quartered ones)
-Sundried tomatoes
-Spinach
-Chicken broth
You pop everything but the spinach in the crockpot to slow cook, add the spinach in at the last 30 minutes or so. No cutting or real prepwork needed. You can serve it with rice and top with cheese if you like, feta is a great option. Salt and pepper to taste. Very easy, VERY tasty!
You might like budget bytes. This chicken and roasted veg recipe even says “hands off” in the description. https://www.budgetbytes.com/roasted-chicken-and-vegetables/
Dirty chicken and rice!!
Basically what you did here, but add some andouille, bell pepper and celery instead of the med flavors.
I’ve based it on this recipe, but I usually adapt it and try to add more veggies to make it healthier (zuchinni works well). I just use a Cajun seasoning blend instead of making my own Sometimes I add shrimp at the end.
https://www.thechunkychef.com/one-pot-chicken-dirty-rice/
That looks delicious!
[lemon chicken and orzo](https://damndelicious.net/2023/10/20/one-pot-lemon-chicken-and-orzo/)
I adapt this dish and usually add capers, olives and feta or whatever I have already that I can toss in.
Wth is it 😺
Chicken broccoli mac.
One pot/ few ingredients/ affordable/ delicious
https://www.saltandlavender.com/one-pot-chicken-and-broccoli-pasta/
Biryani
Dark meat chicken on the bone cooked in the skillet with rice is such a life hack. I never make it the same way twice and I always love it.