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Slow Cooker Chicken and Cabbage Recipe

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  • Author: Lisa
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Slow Cooker Chicken and Cabbage recipe is a comforting and easy one-pot meal perfect for busy days. Tender boneless chicken thighs are seasoned with aromatic spices and cooked slowly atop buttery cabbage, resulting in a flavorful, hearty dish with minimal hands-on time. Ideal for a wholesome family dinner, this recipe brings together simple ingredients with slow cooker convenience for delicious, melt-in-your-mouth results.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

  • 1 head cabbage

Dairy

  • 1/2 cup salted butter

Meat

  • 3 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs (2–3 lbs)

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

  1. Prepare the cabbage: Slice the cabbage into thick pieces and layer them evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker, creating a bed for the chicken and butter.
  2. Add the butter: Cut the salted butter into thin pats and distribute them evenly on top of the sliced cabbage to infuse the dish with richness as it cooks.
  3. Mix the seasonings: In a small bowl, combine salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and dried parsley or oregano. Stir well to create a balanced flavorful seasoning blend.
  4. Assemble the dish: Place the boneless skinless chicken thighs on top of the cabbage and butter layers, then sprinkle the seasoning mixture evenly over the chicken to ensure every bite is flavorful.
  5. Cook slowly: Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 4 hours. If using bone-in chicken thighs, increase cooking time slightly to ensure tenderness and thorough cooking.

Notes

  • Using boneless chicken thighs reduces cooking time and makes the dish easier to eat.
  • If bone-in chicken thighs are preferred, extend cooking time by 30-60 minutes for best results.
  • Feel free to swap dried parsley with oregano based on your flavor preference.
  • For added texture, you can add chopped onions or carrots to the cabbage layer.
  • This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes or crusty bread to soak up the flavorful juices.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
  • Calories: 370 kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 520 mg
  • Fat: 23 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 110 mg

Find it online: https://yumyy.com/slow-cooker-chicken-and-cabbage-recipe/