Comforting Braised Cabbage with Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
154 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
Russian
Comforting Braised Cabbage with Chicken
Description
This recipe layers tender chicken pieces with buttery mushrooms, onions, and carrots, further complemented by zucchini and shredded cabbage. Cooking in butter enhances the richness and melds the flavors as the vegetables braise to softness. The use of kosher salt seasons the dish sufficiently throughout the cooking process.
The braising method softens the cabbage and vegetables while preventing drying of the chicken, resulting in a moist and velvety texture. The combination of these ingredients creates a balanced, comforting profile suitable for cooler weather meals or when craving a warm, vegetable-rich entree.
Serve this dish hot on its own or alongside simple starches or grains for a complete meal. The gentle braising retains moisture while developing a deep, savory taste.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1/2 cup butter unsalted
- 1 lb mushrooms chopped
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 2 carrot chopped, medium
- 3 zucchini diced, small
- 1 cabbage shredded, small head
- 2 tbsp salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken into 2-inch pieces. Place chicken into a deep pot with a tablespoon of butter. Saute until the chicken turns white.
- Add mushrooms into the pot and cook until they are softened.
- Add onions and carrots and cook until softened.
- Stir in zucchini.
- Stir shredded cabbage into the pot. Season generously with salt, add the remaining butter, and cook for about 5-10 minutes, or until all the ingredients are soft and easy to pierce with a fork.
- Serve while the dish is still hot as-is or along with your favorite side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 154 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 154kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 1301mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 565mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 2118IU | 42% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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