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Best One Pot Irish Chicken Recipe

This one pot Irish chicken recipe is an easy, hearty comfort meal made with tender chicken thighs, potatoes, carrots, and herbs simmered in a savory broth. Perfect for cozy evenings, it delivers classic Irish flavors with minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Irish
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken thighs bone-in and skin-on
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 2 cups potatoes diced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper and sear until golden on both sides.
  3. Remove chicken and sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until fragrant.
  4. Add carrots and potatoes and stir to coat.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and return chicken to the pot.
  6. Sprinkle with thyme and parsley and bring to a gentle simmer.
  7. Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  8. Uncover, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

Searing the chicken first helps lock in moisture and adds rich flavor to the final dish.