Chicken Cabbage Casserole

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5.0

9 reviews
Excellent
  • Prep Time

    35 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    652 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Chicken Cabbage Casserole

This chicken and cabbage casserole is a delicious, protein-packed meal that's easy to make in bulk and reheat for a simple dinner throughout the week.

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Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs Notes 1, 2
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 2 garlic cloves grated
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil for cooking the chicken

Cabbage:

  • 2 lbs white or green cabbage
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 3.5 oz feta
  • 3.5 oz grated cheese Note 3

Instructions

Marinate the chicken:

  1. Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and place them in a bowl. Add the oil, spices, and grated garlic, then mix well. Cover with plastic wrap and let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature or 2–3 hours in the fridge. If refrigerated, take it out 30 minutes before cooking.1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs + 2 tablespoons olive oil + 1 teaspoon fine sea salt + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper + 1 teaspoon oregano + 1 teaspoon garlic powder + ½ teaspoon sweet smoked paprika + ½ teaspoon cumin + ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes + 2 garlic cloves grated

Cabbage:

  1. Chop the cabbage, dice the bell pepper, and finely dice the onion.2 lbs white or green cabbage + 1 red bell pepper + 1 medium onion
  2. Sauté: Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the onions for about 2 minutes, until translucent. Add the cabbage and bell pepper, cooking for 5-6 minutes while stirring occasionally until some pieces at the bottom begin to turn golden.2 tablespoons butter
  3. Cook: Add salt and pepper, mix again, cover the pan, and cook on medium-low heat for 7-8 minutes until the cabbage softens. Adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.½ teaspoon fine sea salt + ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Cook chicken and make the sauce:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F/ 200°C.
  2. Cook chicken: Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon oil in another pan. Cook the chicken until golden on all sides (4-5 minutes).1 tablespoon olive oil
  3. Make sauce: Add the flour and stir for 1 minute. Gradually pour in the stock, whisking constantly to prevent clumps. Stir in the heavy cream, bring to a boil, and let it simmer for 1 minute or until the mixture thickens slightly. Crumble the feta into the pan and stir to help it melt slightly.1 tablespoon all-purpose flour + ½ cup chicken stock + ½ cup heavy cream + 3.5 oz feta

Assemble the casserole:

  1. Mix: Pour the chicken sauce over the cabbage in the larger pan, stir to combine, and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Bake: Transfer the mixture to a baking dish, top with grated cheese, and bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is golden brown and bubbly. Let it rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.3.5 oz grated cheese
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Notes

  • Chicken: I prefer using boneless, skinless chicken thighs for this casserole, but chicken breasts work too. They might be a little drier, but with the tender cabbage and saucy bake, it won’t make much of a difference.
  • Shortcut: Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to skip marinating and browning - just chop or shred it, add it to the hot pan with the spices, then proceed with the flour, stock, and cream sauce.
  • Cheese: You can use Cheddar, Gouda, or any other good-melting, tasty cheese you like.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1/4 of the dish Calories 652kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 205mg (68%) Sodium 1575mg (66%) Potassium 905mg (26%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 2333IU (47%) Vitamin C 124mg (138%) Calcium 447mg (45%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 652 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 of the dish
Calories 652kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 17g 85%
Trans Fat 0.3g 15%
Cholesterol 205mg 68%
Sodium 1575mg 66%
Potassium 905mg 19%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 2333IU 47%
Vitamin C 124mg 138%
Calcium 447mg 45%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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