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white bowl of a savory chicken and cabbage recipes featuring tender, seasoned chicken chunks tossed with crisp sautéed cabbage and sliced onions.

Healthy chicken and cabbage recipes for quick meals Stir Fry

By Nancy
Discover healthy chicken and cabbage recipes that are quick and easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights and full of flavor. Try them today on Simple Meat
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian-inspired, American home-style
Servings 4
Calories 285 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 medium green cabbage chopped
  • 1 large yellow onion sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

Step 1: Season and Sear the Chicken

  • Pat chicken pieces completely dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt, pepper, and half the paprika.
    Heat olive oil in your skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear chicken pieces for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
    Small, golden-brown chicken breast pieces, fried in a black cast-iron skillet and placed on a white marble surface.

Step 2: Build the Flavor Base

  • Remove chicken and set aside. In the same pan, add sliced onions. Cook for 3-4 minutes until they start softening.
    Toss in minced garlic and remaining spices. Stir constantly for about 30 seconds
    Top-down view of sliced onions and minced garlic sautéing to a soft golden brown in a cast-iron skillet with a wooden spoon on a marble counter.

Step 3: Add the Cabbage Magic

  • Add chopped cabbage to the pan – it will look like a mountain at first, but trust the process. Pour in chicken broth and give everything a good stir. The cabbage will start wilting almost immediately.
    Top-down view of tender, seasoned sliced green cabbage and onions sautéing until soft and caramelized in a black cast-iron skillet over a marble surface.

Step 4: Bring It All Together

  • Nestle the seared chicken pieces back into the pan, Cover and simmer for 15-18 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
    Golden browned chicken bites simmered with sliced green cabbage and onions in a black skillet, covered with a clear glass lid showing condensation on a marble backdrop.

Step 5: Final Touches and Rest

  • Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed
    Close-up overhead view of chicken and cabbage recipe golden seared chicken bite pieces tossed with tender sautéed green cabbage and caramelized onions, seasoned with black pepper and spices.

Notes

Nutritional Information

  • Calories: 285
  • Protein: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Vitamin C: 45% Daily Value
  • Iron: 12% Daily Value
Note: The nutritional values provided are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, quantities, and brands used.
Keyword Chicken and Cabbage Recipes