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    Cabbage with Chicken

    Feb 10, 2023 by Tania Sheff · This post may contain affiliate links

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    This succulent Cabbage and Chicken is hearty, filling, and so delicious. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make up this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet!
    Succulent cabbage sauteed with tender chicken and vegetables. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    Succulent cabbage sauteed with tender chicken and vegetables. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make up this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    Succulent cabbage sauteed with tender chicken and vegetables. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make up this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet! ❤ COOKTORIA.COM
    Cabbage Sauteed with Chicken
    Succulent cabbage sauteed with tender chicken and vegetables. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet!
    Succulent cabbage sauteed with tender chicken and vegetables. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet!

    This succulent Cabbage and Chicken is hearty, filling, and so delicious. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active cooking time make up this amazing dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet!

    Steaming hot Cabbage and Chicken

    This recipe has never failed me. It gets “Ooohs” and “Aaahs” from my family and friends every time I make it! This Sautéed Cabbage with Chicken is so flavorful, filling, and healthy that I cannot say enough good things about it. It is a MUST TRY and I hope you won’t skip this recipe.

    Sautéed cabbage is a frequent ingredient in Ukrainian cuisine, with fresh cabbage used when it’s in season and pickled cabbage during the winter and spring. We (the Ukrainians) usually cook this dish with bacon, ribs, and pork. I also cook vegetarian cabbage quite often. A couple of years ago, I decided to try it with chicken and it exceeded all my expectations. Since then, I have regular requests for this dish from my husband, but to be honest with you – I love it more than anybody! It is by far my favorite dish in the world and I can eat it every day with a big spoon right out of the cooking pot. 🙂

    Chicken with Cabbage Video Tutorial

    What you'll need

    • Cabbage. There are different types of cabbage out there. Some are harder than others. When cooking the cabbage, I recommend adjusting the cooking time depending on the cabbage you have and how soft you want it to be.
    • Chicken. Dark chicken meat works best here because it's very moist. However, chicken breast can also be used.
    • Carrots. Add sweetness and great color.
    • Oil. I used olive oil. You can use the oil of your choice.
    • Paprika. I use extra paprika in this recipe. Don't worry, go ahead and add it, it gives amazing flavor!
    • Tomato Paste. For a touch of sweetness and extra flavor.
    • Chicken Stock. Or veggie stock.
    • Salt & Pepper. To taste.
    • Parsley. To garnish.
    • Hot Sauce. Optional, for a little heat.
    Cabbage and Chicken garnished with parsley

    This dish is also pretty easy to cook. It takes about 15 minutes of active cooking time and 45 more minutes to finish on the stove. Not bad, right? You can clean up the kitchen and set up the dinner table while the dish is cooking.

    What kind of Paprika to Use for Cabbage with Chicken?

    So many of you have asked me about the kind of paprika I use in this recipe. I recommend using sweet paprika. Typically just labeled as paprika, it has a sweet pepper flavor, without any heat. This paprika is sold in most grocery stores since it is a very popular kind. You can also buy sweet paprika on Amazon.

    How to Make Cabbage with Chicken

    1. Warm up a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and chicken. Fry for 5-7 minutes or until browned.

    frying chicken in oil

    2. Meanwhile, slice the cabbage into thin strips, just like you would for coleslaw.

    cutting the cabbage into strips

    3. Add the paprika and tomato paste to the chicken. Stir, and then sauté for another five minutes.

    cooking the chicken with paprika and tomato sauce

    4. Add the cabbage and cook for five more minutes.

    cooking the cabbage with chicken

    5. Add the shredded carrots, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together.

    adding carrots and spices to cabbage

    6.  Cook without the lid, on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes, until there is no liquid remaining.

    cooking the cabbage with chicken

    7. Add 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley.

    Cabbage and Chicken in the skillet

    What to serve with this dish

    It pairs amazingly well with my Roasted Baby Potatoes or this Spinach Rice.

    In general, I like to serve it with plain white rice, mashed potatoes, mashed beans, or just a nice slice of crusty bread.

    How to store and reheat

    The best thing about this simple recipe is that it stores and reheats well.

    Storage is simple in the fact that you just have to add it to a storage container with a lid and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then, once you're ready to reheat, you have a couple of different options that you can easily do.

    The first option is that you can reheat it low and slow on the stovetop. The second option is to use your microwave and heat it for about 1-2 minutes. Either of these methods is perfectly fine for reheating and eating.

    Cabbage and Chicken on a plate

    Don’t forget to share how you liked this recipe!!!

    More tasty cabbage recipes to try:

    • The Best Fried Cabbage
    • Creamy Cabbage with Chicken
    • Easy Pickled Cabbage
    • Simple Sauteed Cabbage

    Cabbage Sauteed with Chicken

    Tania Sheff
    Succulent cabbage sauteed with tender chicken and vegetables. Just a few ingredients and about 15 minutes of active time make up this delicious dinner. This is my #1 Best Recipe yet!
    4.61 from 518 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine ukrainian
    Servings 8 servings
    Calories 286 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 ½ lb boneless chicken thighs, cut into small pieces
    • 1 medium cabbage
    • 2 medium carrots (shredded)
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 2 tbsp. tomato paste
    • 1 cup chicken stock
    • ⅔ tsp. salt or to taste
    • ¼ tsp. pepper or to taste
    • 1 tbsp. hot sauce optional
    • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Warm up a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and chicken. Fry for 5-7 minutes or until browned.
      frying chicken in oil
    • Meanwhile, slice the cabbage into thin strips, just like you would for coleslaw.
      cutting the cabbage into strips
    • Add the paprika and tomato paste to the chicken. Stir, and then sauté for another five minutes.
      cooking the chicken with paprika and tomato sauce
    • Add the cabbage and cook for five more minutes.
      cooking the cabbage with chicken
    • Add the shredded carrots, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Stir everything together. Cook without the lid, stirring occasionally, for about 40 minutes, until there is no liquid remaining.
      adding carrots and spices to cabbage
    • Add 1 tablespoon of hot sauce, if desired. Garnish with fresh parsley.

    Notes

    How to store and reheat

    The best thing about this simple recipe is that it stores and reheats well.
    Storage is simple in the fact that you just have to add it to a storage container with a lid and keep it in the fridge for up to 5 days. Then, once you're ready to reheat, you have a couple of different options that you can easily do.
    The first option is that you can reheat it low and slow on the stovetop. The second option is to use your microwave and heat it for about 1-2 minutes. Either of these methods is perfectly fine for reheating and eating.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 17gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 84mgSodium: 379mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 3529IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment below, I can't wait to hear from you!

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    1. Mary Turner says

      March 08, 2023 at 9:35 pm

      Could I possibly substitute ground chicken for the chicken thighs?

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      • Tania Sheff says

        March 10, 2023 at 10:10 am

        Yes, Mary, you can do that. Happy cooking!

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