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Ground Chicken And Cabbage Stir Fry (Ready in 30 Minutes!)

Julia
This easy chicken and cabbage stir fry recipe is a winner for busy weeknights. Juicy and tender ground chicken is cooked with crisp veggies, creating a low-carb meal ready in under 30 minutes. It's a wholesome meal that's both tasty and budget-friendly.
4.60 from 10 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Ukranian
Servings 2 main course servings
Calories 344 kcal

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INGREDIENTS
  

  • 3 cups shredded green cabbage, a bit thicker than coleslaw
  • 8 oz ground chicken , or boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil , or neutral oil for cooking
  • ½ cup carrot, medium grated
  • 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
  • 3 teaspoon tomato paste , or more to taste (comes in a tube)
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Parsley chopped
  • ½ cup cooked brown rice , or cauliflower rice

INSTRUCTIONS
 

  • Heat half a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute once the oil is hot until it is almost cooked. Season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
    8 oz ground chicken, Salt, Black pepper, 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Lower the heat to medium, add more oil and sauté the onion until soft. Then, add the cabbage, ssweet paprika and tomato paste. Stir well and pour in the stock. Cover with a lid and let the cabbage simmer for 20-25 minutes until it's soft and flavorful.
    3 cups shredded green cabbage, 1 teaspoon sweet paprika, 3 teaspoon tomato paste, ¾ cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons yellow onion
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and add rice and grated carrots. Stir everything together and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until all the ingredients are warmed through.
    ½ cup carrot, ½ cup cooked brown rice
  • We love to serve this sauteed cabbage with fresh herbs (green onions, parsley, cilantro) and a dollop of sour cream or plain greek yogurt.
    Parsley chopped
  • PRO TIP: to make this cabbage stir fry extra indulgent, add about a tablespoon of salted butter once you remove it from the heat. Delicious!

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NOTES

  • How to reheat leftover chicken cabbage stir fry? To reheat leftover chicken cabbage, stir fry and place it in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a little chicken broth to prevent it from drying out and stir until heated through. You can also reheat it in the microwave using an airtight container.
  • Can you use rotisserie chicken in a stir fry? Yes, you can. For a quick and easy meal, simply shred the cooked chicken and add it to the skillet following the instructions.

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NUTRITION

Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 209mgPotassium: 1113mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6079IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg
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