Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes
If you’re in search of a heartwarming dish that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful, look no further than Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes. This delightful one-pan meal features tender chicken thighs nestled among savory cabbage and comforting potatoes, creating a symphony of tastes and textures that everyone will love. With the aromatic blend of smoked paprika and fresh herbs filling your kitchen, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family gatherings. Plus, it’s simple to prepare and makes for excellent leftovers—what’s not to love?
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs (or preferred cuts)
- ½ head cabbage, roughly chopped
- 4 potatoes, peeled and sliced into ¼-inch rounds
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- ½ cup chicken stock
- 1 ½ teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, combine dry rub ingredients. Coat the chicken pieces evenly.
- In a large oven-safe sauté pan over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy (discard if not using). Leave some fat in the pan.
- Sear the chicken in the same pan until golden brown on both sides; remove from pan.
- Sauté cabbage in remaining fat for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced potatoes and onions along with chicken stock; stir well.
- Place seared chicken on top of the vegetable mixture and bake for 45–50 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 120mg