creamy cabbage and chicken and sausage skillet low carb meal

Creamy Creole Chicken Skillet with Cabbage "Noodles"

This nutrient-packed, easy cabbage recipe is creamy and perfect for a low-carb entree or to serve over pasta or rice.

Makes 4 servings.

This creamy, flavor-packed skillet takes just minutes to make and couldn't be easier to simmer up! Serve as-is for a low-carb meal, or serve tossed with hot cooked pasta, or over hot cooked rice, or cauliflower rice.

Watch us make this on Instagram.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1" pieces (Vegetarian swap: plant-based chikn alternative)
  • 2 links smoked sausage or Andouille sausage (about 4 oz), sliced (Vegetarian swap: plant-based alternative)
  • 1 bottle Mesa de Vida Creole Inspired Cooking Sauce
  • 1/2 cup cream (Dairy-free swap: plant-based cream alternative)
  • 2 Tb grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 1/2 large cabbage, cut into 1/2" slices (about 8 cups)
  • Pantry staples: salt and healthy oil/fat of your choice

Directions

  1. TO MAKE THE CABBAGE: Heat a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat, when hot add a small amount of oil/fat and swirl to coat the bottom of the pan.
  2. Add the cabbage and a small pinch of salt (to taste). Stir-fry, stirring often, until the cabbage softens lightly and begins to develop some brown, crispy pieces.
  3. TO MAKE THE CREAMY CREOLE CHICKEN: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, when hot add a small amount of oil/fat (optional for a non-stick pan), and stir to coat.
  4. Add the chicken and sausage, cook until lightly golden brown.
  5. Stir in the Mesa de Vida Creole Inspired Cooking Sauce, cream, and a pinch of salt (to taste). Bring to a vigorous simmer, cook until slightly thickened. Stir in the parmesan cheese and turn off the heat. Taste and adjust salt to your taste, if needed.
  6. Gently fold in the cabbage "noodles" and serve.
Back to recipes