One-Pot Irish Chicken Dinner With Potatoes & Herbs
This cozy Traditional Irish One-Pot Chicken Dinner features seared bone-in chicken, potatoes, carrots, and cabbage simmered in a savory broth with herbs — a rustic and nourishing family meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
- 2½–3 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1½ lbs Yukon Gold or red potatoes, quartered
- 3 large carrots, cut into thick slices
- 2 cups green cabbage, roughly chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 3 sprigs fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sear in oil or butter until golden, then set aside.
- Sauté onion until softened, then add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
- Layer potatoes and carrots in the pot. Add chicken on top.
- Pour in broth and add herbs. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered for 30 minutes.
- Add cabbage and simmer uncovered for 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Remove herbs, adjust seasoning, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
- Add parsnips or leeks for extra vegetables.
- For thicker broth, mash some potatoes in the pot.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.