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Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet

A quick and healthy meal featuring flavorful chicken sausage and tender cabbage, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 links chicken sausage Sliced into ½-inch rounds
  • ½ head cabbage Sliced into ½-inch wide strips
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced For flavor base
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Adds aroma and flavor
  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 Tablespoon butter Adds richness
  • 1.5 teaspoons Creole or Cajun seasoning
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth For moisture
  • Salt and pepper to taste To season

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Slice the chicken sausage links into ½-inch rounds and set aside.
  2. Cut the cabbage in half and slice half into roughly ½-inch wide strips. Dice the onion and mince the garlic.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and sauté for 3-4 minutes until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté onions for 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
  3. Add half of the sliced cabbage to the skillet, tossing with onions and garlic. Add the second half of cabbage and combine.
  4. Add Creole seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and chicken broth. Mix to coat the cabbage with spices and broth.
  5. Cook the cabbage, stirring occasionally, until tender and most liquid has evaporated (10-12 minutes). Adjust seasoning to taste.
  6. Add chicken sausage back into the skillet and cook for 2 minutes to heat and marry flavors.
Serving
  1. Serve warm with crusty bread, rice, or preferred side.

Notes

Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet when cooking the sausage for even browning. Adjust the seasoning to your taste; consider adding more Creole seasoning for spice. For added crunch, include chopped carrots or bell peppers.