Kitchen notes · a little help before you start
Easy Cabbage & Chicken Stew
Easy Cabbage & Chicken Stew is made with skin-on chicken thighs, cabbage, and bacon.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Original yield
- Serves 4
- Ingredients
- 11 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Main course
- Primary protein
- Chicken · Pork
- Cuisine
- American
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 30 minutes or less
- Dish type
- Stews · Soups & stews
A few quick notes
1. Keep the specified layer
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
2. Check when to cover
Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.
3. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
boneless skin-on chicken thighs
In the method: Cut the 490 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and sprinkle evenly with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
ground black pepper
In the method: Cut the 490 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and sprinkle evenly with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
bacon (chopped)
In the method: Put the 100 grams bacon in a dutch oven over medium heat and fry until some fat begins to render out (you do not need to crisp the bacon).
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 4. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 490 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighsIngredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon saltIngredient note
Source: 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepperIngredient note
Source: 100 grams bacon (chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 16 grams garlic (4 large cloves, chopped)Ingredient note
Source: 170 grams onion (1 small onion, sliced)Ingredient note
Source: 360 grams tomatoesIngredient note
Source: 2 bay leavesIngredient note
Source: 10 juniper berries (optional)Ingredient note
Source: 450 grams cabbage (~1/2 head)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 cup dry white wine
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Serve the chicken stew with crusty bread, or a batch of Nokedli.
A little more help as you go
Match the cuts in the method
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Keep the simmering stage
Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.
Prepare for the next step
Have the next addition ready when the mixture reaches the boil described.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the dutch oven. Start with this step: Cut the 490 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs into bite-size pieces and sprinkle evenly with the 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Arrange the food as directed and check that the pan or basket has enough space.
What check should I look for as it cooks?
Gently simmer until the chicken is tender (about 20 minutes).
Is there another preparation step to plan for?
Use the chopping, slicing or cutting preparation specified.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: norecipes.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.