Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes
If you’re craving a warm and comforting meal that embodies the heart of traditional Irish cooking, this Irish Chicken with Cabbage and Potatoes is your answer. This one-pan dish combines tender chicken with savory cabbage and wholesome potatoes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. The rich flavors from the smoked paprika and herbs create an irresistible aroma that will fill your kitchen, while the simplicity of preparation ensures minimal cleanup. Perfect for impressing guests or satisfying your loved ones, this recipe promises to be a new favorite at your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- 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
- Mix the dry rub ingredients in a bowl; coat chicken evenly.
- In an oven-safe sauté pan, cook bacon until crispy; reserve fat.
- Sear seasoned chicken in the reserved bacon fat until browned.
- Sauté cabbage in excess fat for 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Add potatoes, onions, and chicken stock; mix well.
- Stir in cooked bacon; arrange chicken on top.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45-50 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion (250g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 175mg