Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken and Cabbage recipe is a comforting and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked with buttery cabbage and a blend of savory seasonings. Perfect for a hands-off meal, it delivers hearty flavors with minimal prep and cleanup.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 head cabbage
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 3 lbs. boneless skinless chicken thighs (2-3 lbs can be used)
Seasonings
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 2 tsp. dried parsley or oregano (not ground)
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Slice the cabbage into thick pieces and evenly place them in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add butter: Cut the salted butter into thin pats and distribute them over the sliced cabbage to melt slowly during cooking.
- Mix seasonings: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley or oregano to create the seasoning blend.
- Layer the chicken: Arrange the boneless skinless chicken thighs on top of the cabbage in the slow cooker, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken.
- Cook: Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 4 hours. If using bone-in chicken thighs, you may need to increase the cook time slightly until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Notes
- You can substitute dried parsley with oregano depending on your flavor preference.
- Butter adds richness and moisture to the cabbage and chicken as they cook.
- For a lower fat option, use olive oil in place of butter, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
- Adjust salt and spices according to taste before serving.
- This recipe works well with bone-in chicken thighs but may require longer cooking.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for safe consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
