One Pan Chicken and Cabbage
An incredibly simple, healthy and delicious way to serve your chicken and veggies.
If you love easy delicious meals that come together in one pan – you are currently in the right spot. My entire family loved this dish and I loved making it. It’s gluten free and has the protein and veggies come together in one pan for easy clean up.
If you don’t have green cabbage, you can use red/purple cabbage but the end result of color will change. You can also use chicken breasts instead of thighs if that’s what you have.
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One Pan Chicken and Cabbage
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- salt, onion powder, garlic powder + paprika
- 3 tbs olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbs tomato paste
- 1 medium head green cabbage, sliced thin
- 2 medium carrots, coarsely grated
- 1½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp paprika
- salt and pepper to taste
- garnish: fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cut your chicken into small pieces. Season them generously with salt, onion powder and garlic powder.
- In a large deep skillet, heat the oil. Once hot, add in the chicken and cook for 6 minutes – or until browned on both sides. Next add in the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic for 30 seconds and then the tomato paste too.
- Next mix in the cabbage shreds for a minute or two until coated and slightly wilted down, then mix in the carrot shreds and then finally add in the broth and seasonings. Bring to a simmer and lower the heat to continue the simmer cook, stirring occasionaly, for about 10-15 minutes or until the liquid has evaporated. Top with parsley and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 401kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 305mg | Potassium: 1115mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 5559IU | Vitamin C: 93mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg
Really quick and easy! Delish 😋
HI Terry, glad you liked the dish! and thanks for the kind rating!
Your husband is blessed to live with such a creative person.
HI Michael and thank you for the kind compliment!
could I make this in the crockpot?
Hi Caitlin, yes you can!
Just made this, wife and I loved it! great tasting, healthy meal. I will start looking at more of your recipes now!
Hi Tim glad it was a win for you and your wife! Thanks for coming back to leave your review as well! I hope you enjoy all that you create! Cheers!
I am so happy I came across your page. I am trying to eat more veggies and you have just made life so much easier for me. Thank you for sharing your amazing recipes to the world!!
Hi Tara, I’m so happy you’re here! Thank you for the kind message! cheers!
We so enjoyed this! We did add a little low sodium soy sauce at the table. Will be making this again!
Hi Karen, great addition with the soy sauce love it!
I rarely write recipe reviews but had to for this. We’re trying to eat a little healthier and I came across this dish. I’m super picky. The rest of the family, not so much. So the cabbage concerned picky ole me! This dish was SO delicious! I truly cannot wait to make it again. Give this one a try, you will not be disappointed.
Hi SElina, Thats awesome that you ended up loving the dish! thank you for giving a try and for the kind feedback! Cheers!
Made exactly as directed except I added a little rice with it when I served it. OMG!!!! This was wonderful, will definitely be on rotation in our house!!
Hi Charli, Sounds awesome with the rice! Glad you liked it and thanks for the kind feedback!
So good, I mean. Simply delicious. This site has helped me to get excited about food again. I was so tired of eating the same old things and struggled to find dishes that were tasty , healthy and easy to make.
Oh and my picky 8 year old loved it as well !
HI Shakirah, love to hear that about your family liking the dish and I’m so glad the recipes are resonating with you!
So easy and delish. Can do prep before and make when ready to eat. Flavor was great.
Hi Jenna, awesome! so glad it was enjoyed!
I just found you today through a short on YouTube & your recipes looks amazing. I just made this chicken with cabbage since I had all the ingredients & let me tell you, I’ll make this again very soon! I can’t wait to try another of your recipes & they’re quick & easy, which I like!! Thank you Stella!😊
Hi Julene, WELCOME!
Glad you enjoyed the chicken recipe and thank you for taking the time to come back and leave a kind message! <3
No measurements for the salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder?
HI Jayson, just sprinkle generously. Don’t be afraid to taste as you go to adjust if needed.
Will a bag of coleslaw work?
Hi Tracey, absolutely yes!
delicious and simple recipe. Easy to follow. Thank you
Hi Missy, glad you liked the dish! And thanks for the kind rating!
Such a delicious quick easy meal to make. This is is now one of our favourite recipes. even my 4 year old loves it! 🙂
Hi Emily, i’m especially happy the little one likes it! Thank you for the kind feedback~
Just finished making this, so easy and delicious. Your recipes make it a surefire way to show my daughter how easy it is to make a quick and healthy meal.
Hi Tiff, Glad the recipes are resonating with you and yes I aim to make delicious and EASY dishes for sure!
Do you think I can cheat and buy a bag of slaw mix ( not with dressing) since it’s hit carrot and cabbage?
Hi Eileen, absolutely yes! That’s a great idea!
can you use chicken breast?
Hi STacey, absolutely yes!
Delicious! I only started to enjoy cabbage a few years ago as Cole slaw. This is my first time eating a meal with cooked cabbage and I loved it. I also made it with cut chicken breasts and it came out delicious.
HI Angela, Sound awesome! I’m also new to the cabbage appreciation team lol
Hi how much seasoning of each of the following:salt, onion powder, garlic powder + paprika?
Hi Jess, if i had to guess amounts – 1/2-1 tsp of each. I have a rule of thumb – 1 tsp salt per 1 lb of meat
Thank you for this recipe! As we seek more healthy alternatives, we thought this one had fantastic flavor and was easy to make. I would definitely make this again!
Hi Frances, glad you guys liked it! Thanks for trying
Delicious, makes great leftovers for lunch as well.
Hi Jacky, love it for leftovers too! Thanks for the kind rating!
Quick and easy to make. Absolutely delicious! This meal went down really well with the men in my household, despite their initial scepticism about the lack of carbs – perfectly substantial.
Hi Ange, I agree with you! This is definitely substantial even without the carb! Thank you for the kind rating too!
Do you like serving this with anything else? (ie. rice, potatoes or sweet potatooes, zoodles, etc.)
It sounds delicious, and I have everything to make it!! I love all of the recipes I have tried of yours (which is A LOT!). Thank you for sharing!!
Hi Brooke, that’s so awesome! Glad the recipes are resonating with you!
You can serve this with rice or zoodles for sure! Maybe mashed potatoes..?
I never knew cabbage could taste so good!
HI Wayno, I know right!!! Thanks for trying it out!
Hi Stella, made this today. Does it freeze well? Efkaristw.
Hi Karen, yes you can freeze this – sorry for the late reply!
This was a big hit! May add some small cubed potatoes next time.
Hi Jamie, so glad you liked the dish! Thanks for the tip for the potatoes – love it!