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Two white bowls full of cabbage, chicken and creamy sun-dried tomato sauce.
Servings: 4 Servings

Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken and Cabbage

5 from 2 votes
This easy chicken and cabbage recipe features a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce and spinach. This hearty dinner recipe is flavorful, easy to prepare, and easy to customize.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • ½ yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1.25 to 1.5 lbs chicken thighs chopped into bite sizes*
  • 1 large head cabbage cut into thin slices
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 (14-oz) can full-fat coconut milk
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • ¼ tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 (8.5-oz) jar sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1 Tbsp gluten-free all-purpose flour or regular all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon zest
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large thick-bottomed pot such as a Dutch oven. Add the onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until it begins to brown, about 5 minutes.
  • Transfer the chopped chicken to the skillet and arrange it in an even layer. Cook for a few minutes, untouched, then give it a big stir.
  • Add the sliced raw cabbage, garlic, can of coconut milk, paprika, red pepper flakes, and sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. The pot will be very full and difficult to stir at first. This improves over time as the meal cooks. Cover the pot and bring to a full boil.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage has wilted to a tender texture, about 10-12 minutes.
  • Stir in the gluten-free all-purpose flour, followed by the lemon zest and baby spinach. Cover the pot again and cook until the spinach has wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Taste the chicken and cabbage for flavor and add sea salt and black pepper to your personal taste. Serve in bowls and enjoy!

Notes

*I recommend sticking with chicken thighs if you prefer tender chicken. Boneless chicken breasts are the best option if you’re looking to lower calories. Use one to two packages of chicken, depending on how much protein you are going for per serving.
I used 1.3 lbs of chicken in this recipe, which is what the nutrition facts are based on below.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving (of 4), Calories: 652kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 43g, Fat: 38g, Saturated Fat: 18g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 110mg, Sodium: 941mg, Potassium: 1576mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 9g
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken and cabbage recipes, chicken recipes, creamy sun-dried tomato chicken and cabbage, easy one pot meal, healthy chicken recipes, healthy dinner recipes
Author: Julia Mueller