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)
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:
- 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 the 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 a 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.
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
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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Brenda Miller says
This is the best recipe that I have found on the internet. It was so delicious that I am going to make it again for Sunday dinner this weekend. Instead of thighs though, I used chicken breasts. The bacon made it taste so good as well.
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Brenda for trying the recipe and for your very kind words. It really made my week 🙂
Cheryl says
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.
Stacey says
Hi Cheryl, Thank you for trying the recipe and for your kind words. Turmeric & apple is a great idea.
Michelle McTaggart says
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.
Stacey says
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 🙂
Gina says
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?
Stacey says
I have used thighs with the bone-in & skin on, but I have not tried it with boneless skinless thighs
Beverly says
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.
Maggie says
Hi Gina, I only use boneless, skinless thighs and it’s fantastic. Cheers. Maggie
Amy says
It's become a staple food at our house. Thanks for the great recipe!!
Stacey says
Awe, thank you so much, Amy, for your kind words 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you so much, Amy 🙂
Sandie says
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
Stacey says
Thank you, Sandie, for trying the recipe & your kind words. I am so glad the 2 of you enjoyed it. 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you so much Sandie, for you're kind words. So thrilled you and your hubby like the recipe!
Carol says
Can you add shredded cheese on top
Susan Ticker Dowling says
Made this , it was so good thanks for sharing
Stacey says
Thank you so much Susan 🙂
Christiane Schulze says
making this right now...smells so good...
Stacey says
Thank you, Christiane for making the recipe and your kind words.
Becky Winkler says
This chicken is so beautifully browned! Cannot wait to try it.
Stacey says
Thank you Becky 🙂
Georgina says
Love the sounds of that spice rub Stacey! And the video is awesome too 🙂
Stacey says
Thanks Georgina 🙂
Jessica DeMay says
Bacon always seem to win over husbands 😉 This chicken dish looks delicious!
Stacey says
Jessica, Bacon is a secret weapon I use to get my hubby to try new food,lol.
Vanessa Woozley says
Love creating most of my meals in my skillet, really helpful when you can see the video too, this looks delicious.
Stacey says
Thank you Vanessa 🙂 I'm trying to make more videos, but it so much work.
Hannah Healy says
Some of my favorite dinner ideas are with chicken. Thanks for expanding my cookbook!
Stacey says
Awe, thanks Hannah.
Carrie Forrest says
This is such a great weeknight dinner idea! Thanks for sharing!
Stacey says
Thanks Carrie
Katja says
I don't usually cook cabbage- just make sauerkraut. But I think I have to try this! Looks so good!
Stacey says
It is good cooked Katja.
ChihYu says
What a great flavor combo dish. Love the flavor and your video as well !
Stacey says
Thank you dear ChihYu 🙂
Rachel says
That video is great for a first try!
Stacey says
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.
Kari says
Your seasonings looks so good, plus one pan dinners are a must around our house - can't wait to try this out!
Stacey says
Thank you so much Kari 🙂
Cristina says
Great seasoning blend, and the parsnip in there for a hint of sweet, brilliant!
Stacey says
Thank you so much Cristina 🙂
Emily @ Recipes to Nourish says
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.
Stacey says
Thank you Emily 🙂
Pamela R says
Not a fan of parsnips. So, I omitted those and used boneless chicken. It was very very good.
Irena Macri says
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
Stacey says
Thank you Irena 🙂
Michele Spring says
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!
Stacey says
Thank you Michelle.
Donna says
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
Stacey says
I do too Donna. Anything that keeps me from doing dishes, lol.
Real Food with Dana says
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!
Stacey says
Awe, thank you Dana 🙂
Mark says
Chicken and bacon are so different but they work together so well! Great recipe!
Stacey says
Thank you Mark, I agree 🙂
Renee says
Love that golden brown top to the chicken! It looks so juicy too! Thank you for the great dinner idea!
Stacey says
Awe, thank you Renee. That pan searing before baking does the job!
Mel says
This looks really good. What could I use in place of parsnip? Carrot?
Stacey says
Hi Mel, yes you could use sliced carrot in this as well.
Peggy says
How can you go wrong with bacon and cabbage? Looking forward to trying this
Stacey says
Thank you Peggy 🙂
Leigh Ann Hofferth says
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!
Stacey says
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??
Susan Lane says
You had me at Bacon! I love it in combo with cabbage. It's what's cooking tomorrow night, can't wait!
Stacey says
The bacon is the best part for sure! My daughter said it even makes cabbage taste good, lol.
Whitney @WhittyPaleo.com says
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! 🙂
Stacey says
Thank you Whitney 🙂
Bethany @ athletic avocado says
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!