Description
A humble yet satisfying dish, this recipe blends tender chicken with earthy cabbage, making a nourishing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 pounds chicken thighs (bone-in or boneless)
- 1 medium head of cabbage, cut into wedges
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into small pats
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cabbage: Cut it into wedges or roughly chop.
- Layer the ingredients: Place the cabbage at the bottom of the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper, then add the chicken thighs on top.
- Add butter: Distribute the small pats of butter evenly over the chicken.
- Season: Sprinkle additional salt and pepper over the chicken for flavor.
- Cover and cook: Set the slow cooker to low and cook for 6-8 hours, until the chicken is tender.
- Serve: Gently mix the cabbage and chicken before serving.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: slow cooker, chicken thigh, cabbage, easy dinner, home-cooked