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    Home » Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet

    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.

    Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet- paleo, low carb and keto

    Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet is a paleo and low carb dish that has amazing flavor and is made in one skillet. Starts on the stovetop and then 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)

    Watch Video Here->

    Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet- paleo, low carb and keto

    Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet

    Ingredients:

    Spice Rub:

    • 1 tsp thyme
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp 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- paleo, low carb and keto

    Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet

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

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 1 tsp thyme
    • 1 tsp paprika
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • ½ tsp sea salt
    • ¼ tsp 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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    Chicken Bacon Cabbage Skillet- Super tasty and easy to make paleo and low carb chicken dish.

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    Comments

    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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