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Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet

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Whether you’re cooking at the campground or at home after a busy day, this Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet delivers a hearty, satisfying meal with minimal cleanup. Tender chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese come together in one skillet for a comforting dinner that’s ready in about 35 minutes.

It’s an easy recipe to customize with vegetables you already have on hand, making it a practical choice for campers trying to make the most of their cooler and pantry supplies.

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Campground Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet

Tender chicken, fluffy rice, broccoli, and melted cheddar cheese come together in one skillet for a comforting dinner that's ready in about 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dessert, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 445
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice uncooked
  • 2¼ cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups broccoli florets fresh or frozen
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
  3. Stir in the onion and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the rice, Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  6. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  8. Add the broccoli over the rice, cover again, and cook another 5–7 minutes until the rice is tender and the broccoli is crisp-tender.
  9. Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the top. Cover for 2 minutes until melted.
  10. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To reheat, add a splash of chicken broth or water and warm gently in a skillet or microwave until heated through. The extra liquid helps keep the rice moist and prevents it from drying out.
🥪 Leftover Lunch Idea
Don’t let those leftovers go to waste! This Chicken & Broccoli Rice Skillet makes a delicious and filling lunch the next day.
Pack a serving in a reusable container and simply reheat when you’re ready to eat. It’s perfect for a quick campground lunch before heading out for a hike, fishing, sightseeing, or relaxing around camp.
For a different twist, spoon the leftover chicken and rice into a large tortilla, sprinkle with a little extra cheddar cheese, roll it up, and warm it in a skillet for a crispy lunch wrap.

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Posted in One-Pot Meals

Dutch Oven Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew

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Nothing says campground comfort quite like a hearty Dutch oven simmering over the fire. This Dutch Oven Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew combines savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, creamy white beans, and tomatoes into a rich, satisfying meal that’s easy to make whether you’re cooking over campfire coals or on a camp stove.

It’s filling enough to satisfy hungry campers while using simple pantry staples that are easy to pack. Serve with crusty bread or biscuits to soak up every last spoonful.

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Dutch Oven Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew

Nothing says campground comfort quite like a hearty Dutch oven simmering over the fire.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 430
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil if needed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 15-ounce cans cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or grated Parmesan for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Heat the Dutch oven over medium heat or campfire coals.
  2. Brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until beginning to soften.
  4. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.
  5. Add beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, and chicken broth.
  6. Bring to a gentle boil.
  7. Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  8. Stir in spinach during the final 2–3 minutes until wilted.
  9. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  10. Garnish with parsley or Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Serving Suggestions
Serve with:
  • Crusty French bread
  • Dutch oven biscuits
  • Garlic toast
  • Small side salad
  • Fresh fruit for dessert
Storage
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove or over the campfire.

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Posted in Recipe Roundup

6 Easy Campground Dinners for a Stress-Free Week Outdoors

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Whether you’re camping in a tent, relaxing in a pop-up camper, or enjoying the comforts of an RV, having a week’s worth of easy meal ideas makes campground life even more enjoyable. This week’s menu featured hearty comfort food, simple skillet meals, foil packet favorites, and even a campground pizza night that the whole family can enjoy.

Many of these recipes can be adapted for campfires, electric skillets, air fryers, or RV kitchens, making them perfect for campers of all styles. From cozy Dutch oven cooking to quick flatbread pizzas and flavorful shrimp boil packets, these meals prove that great campground food doesn’t have to be complicated.

If you missed any of this week’s recipes, here’s a look back at all six delicious campground dinners.

This Week’s Campground Menu

Sunday

Dutch Oven Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

A campground comfort food classic featuring tender chicken, mixed vegetables, creamy sauce, and golden biscuits baked in a Dutch oven.

Monday

Loaded Italian Sausage & Peppers Hoagies

Juicy Italian sausage piled high with sautéed peppers and onions on toasted hoagie rolls for an easy and satisfying campsite dinner.

Tuesday

Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets

Chicken, potatoes, bacon, ranch seasoning, and melted cheddar cheese come together in a convenient foil packet meal with almost no cleanup.

Wednesday

Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet

A hearty one-pan meal loaded with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. Perfect for camp stoves and electric skillets alike.

Thursday

BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas

A fun twist on pizza night featuring smoky pulled pork, barbecue sauce, melted cheese, and crisp flatbread crust.

Friday

Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Shrimp, smoked sausage, potatoes, and corn seasoned with Old Bay and cooked together in individual foil packets for an easy campground seafood feast.

Final Thoughts

One of the best parts of campground cooking is finding meals that fit your camping style. Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, using an electric skillet during a rainy afternoon, or making dinner in an RV air fryer, these recipes offer flexibility without sacrificing flavor.

As camping continues to evolve, so do the ways we prepare meals outdoors. From traditional tent campers to pop-up campers, travel trailers, and motorhomes, there are more ways than ever to enjoy great food at the campground.

Which meal would you try first? Let us know in the comments and be sure to check back next week for another lineup of easy campground dinners and outdoor cooking inspiration.

Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken & Potato Bake
This Dutch Oven BBQ Chicken & Potato Bake is the kind of campground dinner that feels hearty and satisfying without requiring a lot of fuss.
Check out this recipe
Loaded Italian Sausage & Peppers Hoagies
When it comes to easy campground meals, it's hard to beat a hearty sausage sandwich loaded with savory peppers and onions.
Check out this recipe
Campfire Chicken Bacon Ranch Foil Packets
Foil packet meals are a campground favorite for good reason—they're easy to prepare, packed with flavor, and require almost no cleanup.
Check out this recipe
Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet
After a busy day of campground adventures, sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones.
Check out this recipe
BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas
Pizza night at the campground just got a delicious barbecue twist!
Check out this recipe
Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Enjoy all the flavors of a classic seafood boil with these Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets!
Check out this recipe
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Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

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Bring the flavors of a classic shrimp boil to the campground with these easy Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets. Loaded with juicy shrimp, smoky sausage, tender potatoes, and sweet corn, these packets deliver all the flavor of a traditional seafood boil without needing a giant pot of water.

Everything cooks together in a convenient foil packet, making clean up a breeze and allowing you to spend more time enjoying the campground and less time washing dishes. Whether you’re gathered around the campfire or relaxing at your RV site, this fun and flavorful meal is a perfect way to kick off the weekend.

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Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Enjoy all the flavors of a classic seafood boil with these Campground Shrimp Boil Foil Packets!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced
  • 1 pound baby potatoes halved
  • 3 ears corn cut into thirds
  • 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 lemon sliced for serving
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and parboil the potatoes for 8–10 minutes. Drain well.
  2. In a large bowl, combine:
  3. o Shrimp
  4. o Smoked sausage
  5. o Parboiled potatoes
  6. o Corn
  7. o Melted butter
  8. o Old Bay seasoning
  9. o Garlic powder
  10. o Black pepper
  11. o Lemon juice
  12. Toss until everything is evenly coated.
  13. Divide the mixture among 6 large sheets of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  14. Fold and seal the packets tightly.
  15. Place the packets on a grill grate or over medium campfire coals.
  16. Cook for 20–25 minutes, turning once halfway through cooking.
  17. Carefully open the packets and check that the shrimp are pink and fully cooked and the vegetables are tender.
  18. Garnish with parsley and serve with fresh lemon slices.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Parboil the potatoes and cut the corn at home before your trip. Store them in sealed containers in the cooler to make campsite assembly quick and easy.
RV Air Fryer Option
These shrimp boil packets adapt beautifully to an RV air fryer.
  1. Assemble the packets using air fryer-safe foil sized to fit your basket.
  2. Place one packet in the basket at a time.
  3. Cook at 380°F for 12–15 minutes.
  4. Carefully open and check for doneness. The shrimp should be pink and the potatoes fork-tender.
  5. Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Because shrimp cooks quickly, avoid overcooking by checking the packet at the 12-minute mark.
Rainy Day Electric Skillet Option
No campfire? No problem.
  1. Parboil the potatoes as directed.
  2. Melt the butter in a large electric skillet.
  3. Add the potatoes, sausage, and corn.
  4. Cover and cook for 10–12 minutes.
  5. Add the shrimp and seasonings.
  6. Cook for an additional 4–5 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.
  7. Finish with lemon juice and parsley before serving.
This method is perfect for RV camping, cabins, or rainy campground evenings.

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Posted in Grilled Meals

BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas

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Pizza night at the campground just got a delicious barbecue twist! These BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas are quick, easy, and packed with smoky flavor. Using prepared pulled pork and flatbread as the base means dinner comes together in minutes, making it perfect for busy camping weekends.

Whether you’re cooking on a grill, Blackstone griddle, camp oven, or even an air fryer in your RV, these flatbread pizzas deliver the perfect combination of tangy barbecue sauce, tender pulled pork, melted cheese, and crisp flatbread crust. They’re easy to customize and fun for the whole family.

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BBQ Pulled Pork Flatbread Pizzas

Pizza night at the campground just got a delicious barbecue twist!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 465
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 large flatbreads or naan breads
  • 2 cups prepared pulled pork
  • ¾ cup barbecue sauce divided
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat a grill, camp oven, or Blackstone griddle to medium heat.
  2. In a bowl, toss the pulled pork with ¼ cup of the barbecue sauce.
  3. Place the flatbreads on a clean work surface.
  4. Spread the remaining barbecue sauce evenly over each flatbread.
  5. Top with:
  6. o Mozzarella cheese
  7. o Pulled pork mixture
  8. o Red onion
  9. o Cheddar cheese
  10. Place the flatbreads on the grill or griddle over indirect heat.
  11. Cover and cook for 8–12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the flatbread is lightly crisp.
  12. Remove from heat and sprinkle with cilantro if desired.
  13. Slice and serve immediately.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Prepare or purchase the pulled pork before your camping trip and store it in a sealed container in the cooler. Dinner will come together in less than 15 minutes at the campsite.
RV Air Fryer Option
These flatbread pizzas are perfect for RV air fryers.
  1. Assemble the flatbread pizzas as directed.
  2. Place one flatbread at a time in the air fryer basket.
  3. Cook at 375°F for 5–7 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the edges are crisp.
  4. Slice and serve.
Cooking time may vary depending on the size and model of your air fryer.
Rainy Day RV Option
If the weather isn’t cooperating, these pizzas can be made indoors using a countertop oven, toaster oven, or RV oven.
Bake at 400°F for 8–10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and the flatbread is lightly browned.

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Posted in Skillet Meals

Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet

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After a busy day of campground adventures, sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones. This Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet is a hearty, one-pan dinner packed with seasoned ground beef, tender rice, tomatoes, and plenty of melted cheese. It’s easy to make on a camp stove, Blackstone griddle, or over a campfire skillet, making it a perfect addition to your campground meal rotation.

With simple ingredients and minimal cleanup, this family-friendly meal delivers big comfort-food flavor without spending all evening cooking.

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Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet

After a busy day of campground adventures, sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 470
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 cup long-grain white rice
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the ground beef and diced onion.
  3. Cook until the beef is browned and the onion is softened, about 6–8 minutes.
  4. Drain excess grease if necessary.
  5. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  6. Add:
  7. o Diced tomatoes
  8. o Beef broth
  9. o Rice
  10. o Italian seasoning
  11. o Smoked paprika
  12. o Black pepper
  13. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  14. Reduce heat to low and cover.
  15. Simmer for 18–20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.
  16. Remove from heat and sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  17. Cover for 2–3 minutes until the cheese melts.
  18. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Campground Prep Tip
Brown the ground beef and chop the onion at home before your trip. Store them together in a sealed container in the cooler. At camp, simply combine the ingredients and let the skillet do the work.
Rainy Day Campground Option
Don’t let bad weather derail dinner plans. This Cheesy Beef & Rice Skillet works just as well in an electric skillet inside an RV, cabin, or enclosed campsite shelter.
Simply:
  • Brown the beef and onions in the electric skillet.
  • Stir in the remaining ingredients except the cheese.
  • Cover and cook according to your skillet manufacturer’s directions, stirring occasionally.
  • Once the rice is tender, top with cheese, cover, and allow it to melt before serving.
An electric skillet makes this recipe a reliable backup meal when rain, wind, or campground fire restrictions make outdoor cooking difficult.

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