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Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet

23 March, 2016 by Stacey 67 Comments

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Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet is gluten-free, paleo, low-carb chicken dish that is easy to prepare.

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Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet is a paleo and low carb dish that has amazing flavor and is made in one skillet.

This recipe starts on the stovetop and then goes into the oven, so be sure to use an oven-safe skillet. I use a cast-iron one like this one.

My husband could not stop raving about this dish and how much he loved the flavor! He is not even fond of chicken, and usually gets disappointed when I make chicken of any kind.

I think the bacon was the key to his love for this dish.

My daughter does not like cabbage and demanded that I don’t give her any. I put some of the cabbage on her plate anyway, and she ate it and proclaimed that she likes this kind of cabbage.

My family can be so difficult sometimes! But they all gave this recipe top reviews!

I made a short Instructional video to watch below (my first video & I promise they will get better with more practice, lol)

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Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet

Ingredients:

Spice Rub:

  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Other Ingredients:

  • 5 to 7  pieces whole cut-up chicken
  • ½ a head of cabbage, sliced
  • 5 slices bacon
  • ½ a medium-size parsnip, sliced
  • ½ a medium onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a small bowl add all the spice rub ingredients and stir.
  2. Add raw chicken pieces to a large mixing bowl and add the spice rub mix. Use tongs to toss chicken to coat in spices. Set chicken aside.
  3. Fry bacon in a large oven-safe skillet. Once cooked remove bacon and set on a plate with paper towels. Remove some excess bacon grease from pan, leaving some grease left for browning chicken. Chop bacon, and set aside.
  4. While the skillet is still on medium-high add chicken to the skillet and brown and sear the chicken on both sides until browned. Once browned, remove chicken from skillet and set on a platter. Set chicken aside (this will be baked in the oven later).
  5. While skillet is still on medium-high add cabbage to the skillet and stir. Add chicken broth and sliced parsnips and stir. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and stir. Add chopped bacon to the skillet and stir.
  6. Remove from heat, and place chicken pieces on top of the cabbage mixture in the skillet.
  7. Place skillet in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is done.

Nutritional Data:  Yield: 5 to 7 pieces of chicken (depending on how it is cut), Serving size: 1 piece of chicken, Cal: 330, Carbs: 5 g, Net Carbs: 2 g, Fiber: 3 g, Fat: 20 g, Protein: 24 g,  Sugars: 1 g

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Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet

Stacey
Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet is gluten free, paleo, low carb chicken dish that is easy to prepare.
4.79 from 23 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 50 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine irish
Servings 6
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 pieces to 7 whole cut up chicken
  • ½ a head of cabbage sliced
  • 5 slices bacon
  • ½ a medium size parsnip sliced
  • ½ a medium onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375 F. In a small bowl add all the spice rub ingredients and stir.
  • Add raw chicken pieces to a large mixing bowl and add spice rub mix. Use tongs to toss chicken to coat in spices. Set chicken aside.
  • Fry bacon in a large oven safe skillet. Once cooked remove bacon and set on plate with paper towels. Remove some excess bacon grease from pan, leaving some grease left for browning chicken. Chop bacon, and set aside.
  • While the skillet is still on medium high add chicken to the skillet and brown and sear the chicken on both sides until browned. Once browned, remove chicken from skillet and set on a platter. Set chicken aside (this will be baked in the oven later).
  • While skillet is still on medium high add cabbage to the skillet and stir. Add chicken broth and sliced parsnips and stir. Add chopped onion and minced garlic and stir. Add chopped bacon to the skillet and stir.
  • Remove from heat, and place chicken pieces on top of the cabbage mixture in the skillet.
  • Place skillet in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until chicken is done.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 24gFat: 20gSodium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1g
Keyword chicken bacon cabbage skillet, easy keto skillet meals, low carb irish chicken
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  1. Cheryl

    October 26, 2020 at 1:44 pm

    5 stars
    This was amazing! I can't use paprika or I subbed turmeric. And I'd had parsnips earlier in the week so I used apple. It was perfect. The sauce is amazing. Thank you this lovely recipe which will be a family favorite.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 27, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Hi Cheryl, Thank you for trying the recipe and for your kind words. Turmeric & apple is a great idea.

      Reply
  2. Michelle McTaggart

    July 01, 2020 at 9:53 am

    5 stars
    I make this every week now. It is delicious and really satisfying. I don’t add the parsnip, but serve with green beans. Thank you.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      July 01, 2020 at 10:06 am

      Thank you so much, Michelle, for trying the recipe and for sharing your tips. Swapping the parsnips for green beans is an excellent idea & will make the dish even lower in carbs 🙂

      Reply
  3. Gina

    February 05, 2019 at 5:02 pm

    I stumbled across this recipe tonight and I am thinking of making it,..my only problem is that I only have boneless skinless thighs. Do you think I should hold off on making it until I get some bone in, skin on chicken? Have you made this using thighs?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 06, 2019 at 10:06 am

      I have used thighs with the bone-in & skin on, but I have not tried it with boneless skinless thighs

      Reply
      • Beverly

        June 30, 2019 at 5:08 pm

        I did it with bone in thighs. Cooked only for 25 minutes. Next time I will not place my cabbage, onions, bacon on the bottom of the skillet. I’ll keep those separate because I prefer my cabbage not cooked too much. The flavor is delicious. I’ll make again for sure.

        Reply
    • Maggie

      September 17, 2020 at 9:26 pm

      Hi Gina, I only use boneless, skinless thighs and it’s fantastic. Cheers. Maggie

      Reply
  4. Amy

    May 07, 2018 at 2:34 pm

    5 stars
    It's become a staple food at our house. Thanks for the great recipe!!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      May 09, 2018 at 11:25 am

      Awe, thank you so much, Amy, for your kind words 🙂

      Reply
    • Stacey

      May 15, 2018 at 8:40 am

      Thank you so much, Amy 🙂

      Reply
  5. Sandie

    January 15, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    5 stars
    I was googling cabbage and chicken recipes. I usually make stir fry with these ingredients,but I was looking for something different. I found this recipe. It had bacon and I had bacon I had to use before expiring. So these 3 ingredients needed to be used up. I honestly have to say I did not expect this to taste so good! I would give it 5 stars! The vacon and cabbage mixture was delicious and the chicken had a lovely browning and was very tender. I used Chicken breast, since that's what I had. My husband loved it too. This recipe is a keeper! Thank you! I couldn't believe how low the calories were also. Thanks for a great recipe

    Reply
    • Stacey

      January 16, 2018 at 8:42 am

      Thank you, Sandie, for trying the recipe & your kind words. I am so glad the 2 of you enjoyed it. 🙂

      Reply
    • Stacey

      January 18, 2018 at 10:02 am

      Thank you so much Sandie, for you're kind words. So thrilled you and your hubby like the recipe!

      Reply
    • Carol

      March 29, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      Can you add shredded cheese on top

      Reply
  6. Susan Ticker Dowling

    October 14, 2017 at 11:28 am

    5 stars
    Made this , it was so good thanks for sharing

    Reply
    • Stacey

      October 15, 2017 at 6:49 am

      Thank you so much Susan 🙂

      Reply
  7. Christiane Schulze

    August 31, 2017 at 3:29 pm

    5 stars
    making this right now...smells so good...

    Reply
    • Stacey

      September 01, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Thank you, Christiane for making the recipe and your kind words.

      Reply
  8. Becky Winkler

    March 20, 2017 at 5:30 pm

    This chicken is so beautifully browned! Cannot wait to try it.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 21, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Thank you Becky 🙂

      Reply
  9. Georgina

    March 20, 2017 at 7:55 am

    Love the sounds of that spice rub Stacey! And the video is awesome too 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 20, 2017 at 9:41 am

      Thanks Georgina 🙂

      Reply
  10. Jessica DeMay

    March 19, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    Bacon always seem to win over husbands 😉 This chicken dish looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 20, 2017 at 9:52 am

      Jessica, Bacon is a secret weapon I use to get my hubby to try new food,lol.

      Reply
  11. Vanessa Woozley

    March 19, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    Love creating most of my meals in my skillet, really helpful when you can see the video too, this looks delicious.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 20, 2017 at 9:51 am

      Thank you Vanessa 🙂 I'm trying to make more videos, but it so much work.

      Reply
  12. Hannah Healy

    March 19, 2017 at 9:30 am

    Some of my favorite dinner ideas are with chicken. Thanks for expanding my cookbook!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 19, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Awe, thanks Hannah.

      Reply
  13. Carrie Forrest

    March 19, 2017 at 9:26 am

    This is such a great weeknight dinner idea! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 19, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      Thanks Carrie

      Reply
  14. Katja

    March 18, 2017 at 9:48 pm

    I don't usually cook cabbage- just make sauerkraut. But I think I have to try this! Looks so good!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 19, 2017 at 1:48 pm

      It is good cooked Katja.

      Reply
  15. ChihYu

    March 18, 2017 at 5:46 pm

    5 stars
    What a great flavor combo dish. Love the flavor and your video as well !

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 18, 2017 at 5:53 pm

      Thank you dear ChihYu 🙂

      Reply
  16. Rachel

    March 18, 2017 at 1:28 pm

    That video is great for a first try!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 18, 2017 at 5:55 pm

      Rachel, It was somewhat of a hot mess, lol. Not realizing my camera did not follow focus on video settings until halfway through. Blurry for half the video.

      Reply
  17. Kari

    March 17, 2017 at 11:39 am

    5 stars
    Your seasonings looks so good, plus one pan dinners are a must around our house - can't wait to try this out!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 18, 2017 at 7:30 am

      Thank you so much Kari 🙂

      Reply
  18. Cristina

    March 16, 2017 at 11:42 am

    Great seasoning blend, and the parsnip in there for a hint of sweet, brilliant!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 17, 2017 at 9:40 am

      Thank you so much Cristina 🙂

      Reply
  19. Emily @ Recipes to Nourish

    March 15, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    5 stars
    This sounds so good! How can you go wrong with that bacon, yum! I love the parsnip in there too. We're big caabge fans in our home, I know this would be a hit.

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 16, 2017 at 9:58 am

      Thank you Emily 🙂

      Reply
      • Pamela R

        June 29, 2019 at 9:15 am

        Not a fan of parsnips. So, I omitted those and used boneless chicken. It was very very good.

        Reply
  20. Irena Macri

    March 14, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I love happening upon a recipe that's simple but still just brings together tons of my favourite things. Can't wait to try xx

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 16, 2017 at 10:13 am

      Thank you Irena 🙂

      Reply
  21. Michele Spring

    March 14, 2017 at 4:24 pm

    Such a comforting combo of flavors, and perfect that it's all in one skillet. Always looking for new weeknight dinner options and this looks like a winner!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 14, 2017 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you Michelle.

      Reply
  22. Donna

    March 14, 2017 at 12:25 pm

    I love a one cook dish, makes for easy cleaning up. Thank you for the great recipe, I will certainly be making it this week. xx D

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 14, 2017 at 4:35 pm

      I do too Donna. Anything that keeps me from doing dishes, lol.

      Reply
  23. Real Food with Dana

    March 14, 2017 at 11:45 am

    Anything with chicken and bacon, and I'm there! Love that you threw in some extra veggies with the parsnips too. Definitely on my to-try list!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 14, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Awe, thank you Dana 🙂

      Reply
  24. Mark

    March 14, 2017 at 10:23 am

    5 stars
    Chicken and bacon are so different but they work together so well! Great recipe!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 14, 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Thank you Mark, I agree 🙂

      Reply
  25. Renee

    March 13, 2017 at 10:09 am

    5 stars
    Love that golden brown top to the chicken! It looks so juicy too! Thank you for the great dinner idea!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      March 13, 2017 at 11:35 am

      Awe, thank you Renee. That pan searing before baking does the job!

      Reply
  26. Mel

    February 18, 2017 at 4:43 pm

    This looks really good. What could I use in place of parsnip? Carrot?

    Reply
    • Stacey

      February 19, 2017 at 10:06 am

      Hi Mel, yes you could use sliced carrot in this as well.

      Reply
  27. Peggy

    August 29, 2016 at 9:30 am

    How can you go wrong with bacon and cabbage? Looking forward to trying this

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 29, 2016 at 5:44 pm

      Thank you Peggy 🙂

      Reply
  28. Leigh Ann Hofferth

    August 10, 2016 at 12:29 pm

    I' m not much of a cook and I do not have cabbage in the house. Do you think Kale would work in its place? Thanks for sharing your recipes!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      August 11, 2016 at 8:20 am

      Leigh Ann, I am not sure that kale would be a good substitute, as I'm am not a lover of kale. I know it is super healthy, but I don't love it unless it is hidden very well, lol. Possibly you could make it without cabbage & serve with a side of sauteed kale??

      Reply
  29. Susan Lane

    April 03, 2016 at 3:41 pm

    You had me at Bacon! I love it in combo with cabbage. It's what's cooking tomorrow night, can't wait!

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 03, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      The bacon is the best part for sure! My daughter said it even makes cabbage taste good, lol.

      Reply
  30. Whitney @WhittyPaleo.com

    March 31, 2016 at 4:44 pm

    Oh how awesome is this! Just when I was thinking of what I could do with my cabbages! I'm definitely having this for dinner - thanks for the recipe! 🙂

    Reply
    • Stacey

      April 01, 2016 at 9:01 am

      Thank you Whitney 🙂

      Reply
  31. Bethany @ athletic avocado

    March 24, 2016 at 9:49 am

    What a great weeknight dinner option! I have been obsessed with cabbage and chicken lately, eating them both pretty much every night! The addition of the bacon is epic!

    Reply

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