Description
This easy Ground Chicken and Cabbage Stir Fry is a quick and wholesome one-pan meal ready in just 30 minutes. Juicy ground chicken is cooked with tender cabbage, carrots, onion, tomato paste, and sweet paprika for a flavorful, budget-friendly dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded green cabbage, a bit thicker than coleslaw
- 8 oz ground chicken, or boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tablespoons yellow onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, or neutral oil for cooking
- ½ cup medium carrot, grated
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 3 teaspoons tomato paste, or more to taste
- ¾ cup chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Chopped parsley
- ½ cup cooked brown rice, or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- Heat ½ tablespoon of the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the ground chicken and sauté until almost cooked through. Season with salt and black pepper, then remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add more oil if needed. Sauté the diced onion until soft.
- Add the shredded cabbage, sweet paprika, and tomato paste. Stir well, then pour in the chicken broth. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender and flavorful.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the grated carrot and cooked brown rice or cauliflower rice. Stir everything together and simmer for another 5 minutes, until heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or other herbs such as green onions or cilantro. Serve with a dollop of sour cream or plain Greek yogurt if desired.
- For an extra indulgent finish, remove the skillet from the heat and stir in about 1 tablespoon of salted butter.
Notes
- To reheat leftovers, place the stir fry in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a little chicken broth to prevent it from drying out and stir until heated through. It can also be reheated in the microwave in an airtight container.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for a quick variation. Simply shred the cooked chicken and add it to the skillet following the recipe instructions.
- Use cauliflower rice instead of brown rice for a lower-carb option.
- Ground chicken can be replaced with boneless skinless chicken breast or thighs.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Ukrainian