20-Min Portuguese Chicken & Sausage Pot
A one-pot Portuguese-style broth loaded with chicken, spicy sausage, potatoes, and cabbage. Salty, savory, and warming—ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 8 oz chorizo or spicy smoked sausage
- 1 lb small potatoes
- 4 cups green cabbage, chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into 2-inch chunks and slice sausage into 1/2-inch coins. Cut potatoes into 1-inch pieces.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat until shimmering, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Brown chicken and sausage together, stirring occasionally, until edges are golden, about 4 minutes.
- 4
Add potatoes, broth, bay leaf, and paprika. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 8 minutes.
- 5
Stir in cabbage and cook until tender and potatoes are fork-soft, about 4 more minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot in bowls.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (6-quart minimum)
- cutting board
- chef's knife
- wooden spoon
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