This Chicken Cabbage skillet is a homemade version of classic comfort food. Except, well….it’s made with real ingredients! 🙂 Plus tender veggies and rich tomato sauce. Hearty, cosy and surprisingly healthy (no heavy cream!).

This is a nice wholesome dinner that’s got everything you need for a complete meal: a good amount of vegetables, protein, savoriness and a bit of fun (serve it with crusty bread!).

No fillers. No preservatives!

So comparing it to the canned “just heat up” soups is a bit undermining, actually. Besides the fact that you won’t need to google any ingredients in this recipe (hands up if you know what preservatives and artificial thickeners are!), this homemade one is much heartier, filled with lots of (real!) chicken, (real!) fresh cabbage and lots of flavor (well, comfort)

Ingredients in Chicken Cabbage Recipe

This ingredient setup stays straightforward and budget friendly.

How to make Chicken Cabbage Recipe

This recipe flows calmly and stays forgiving the whole way through.

1. Heat the pan

Place a wide pan over medium heat and add olive oil. Let it warm until it moves easily across the surface.

2. Cook the chicken

Add chicken cubes and season with salt, black pepper, and paprika. Stir often and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

3. Add vegetables

Stir in onion, bell pepper, and mushrooms. Cook until softened and fragrant, letting the vegetables release their moisture.

4. Season the base

Sprinkle in garlic powder, dried oregano, and additional paprika. Stir well so everything coats evenly.

5. Add cabbage

Layer sliced cabbage into the pan and stir gently. Let it wilt down slowly without rushing.

6. Build the sauce

Pour in tomato sauce and chicken broth. Stir until combined and bring to a gentle simmer.

7. Simmer gently

Cover the pan and let everything cook until the cabbage turns tender and the sauce thickens slightly.

8. Final taste

Uncover, stir once more, and adjust salt and pepper before serving hot.

How to serve Chicken Cabbage

This dish shines when served warm straight from the pan. A bowl on its own feels satisfying and complete. Spoon it over rice for something extra filling, letting the sauce soak in fully.

Flatbread fits nicely on the side for scooping. Even simple toast works well when dipped into the tomato sauce. Leftovers reheat smoothly and taste even better the next day after the flavors settle.

Recipe Tips

Cut chicken evenly so it cooks at the same pace.
Let cabbage wilt naturally without forcing high heat.
Stir gently to keep texture intact.
Taste near the end since cabbage absorbs seasoning.
Simmer calmly to avoid drying the pan.