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One Pot Irish Chicken

One Pot Irish Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

One Pot Irish Chicken is a heartwarming dish that embodies cozy family dinners with tender chicken, smoky bacon, and hearty potatoes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken thighs Choice of thighs for juiciness.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika Adds smokiness.
For the Flavor Base
  • 4 slices Bacon Can be omitted for a lighter dish.
  • 1 medium Onion Use yellow onion for optimal flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Convenient flavor addition.
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme Fresh or dried.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Vegetables
  • 1 small Cabbage Chopped.
  • 4 medium Potatoes Diced.

Equipment

  • cast-iron skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Season chicken thighs or breasts with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook bacon over medium heat until crispy, about 5–7 minutes, and set aside.
  4. Sauté onions and chopped cabbage in bacon fat for about 10 minutes.
  5. Add diced potatoes to the skillet and stir. Nestle the seasoned chicken on top.
  6. Transfer skillet to the oven and roast for 35–40 minutes, checking for doneness.
  7. Let rest for a few minutes, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Let the dish rest after cooking to retain moisture and enhance flavor.

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