Irish One-Pot Chicken Thighs (Easy Cozy Meal)
Traditional Irish One-Pot Chicken Dinner is a rustic comfort meal featuring tender bone-in chicken simmered with potatoes, carrots, onions, and fresh herbs in a savory broth. Everything cooks together in one pot for a simple, hearty dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon oil
1 large onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold or red potatoes cut into chunks
3 carrots sliced thick
3 cups chicken broth
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter optional
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Brown chicken in oil over medium-high heat until golden on both sides. Remove and set aside.
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Sauté onion for 3 minutes, then add garlic and cook briefly.
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Add potatoes and carrots, stirring to coat in drippings.
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Pour in broth and add thyme and bay leaf.
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Return chicken to pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
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Cover and cook 30 to 35 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F and vegetables are tender.
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Stir in butter if using and sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Keep the heat low for a gentle simmer.
Mash a few potatoes to thicken broth if desired.
Let rest briefly before serving.