Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes
Experience the comforting taste of Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes—a hearty one-pan meal that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. This dish features succulent chicken thighs paired with tender cabbage and rustic potatoes, all infused with aromatic herbs and spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, it’s not only easy to prepare but also a crowd favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pan method, this recipe is as practical as it is delicious. Add your own twist by incorporating seasonal vegetables or adjusting the spices to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 chicken thighs
- 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
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix dry rub ingredients and coat chicken thighs evenly.
- In a large oven-safe sauté pan, cook bacon until crispy (optional), then remove.
- Sear seasoned chicken thighs in the bacon fat until golden brown; set aside.
- Sauté chopped cabbage in the same pan for 2-3 minutes.
- Add sliced potatoes and onions; pour in chicken stock and season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in chopped bacon (if using) and place seared chicken on top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 130mg