A healthy one pan meal your family will adore, this Cajun Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet will be on your table in less than 30 minutes!
When creating this recipe, I wanted a dinner that the whole family would enjoy. One that’s both satisfying and balanced across multiple food groups. The fact that it’s keto-friendly is just an added bonus!
This Cajun Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet is a go-to for busy weeknights. Those evenings when you need to get dinner on the table but don’t have the time or energy for anything complicated. A flavorful, fuss-free meal in under 30 minutes? Yes, please!
Since it all comes together in one skillet, not only is it incredibly easy to make, but cleanup is practically effortless too!
Ingredients Overview
As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need to make this keto skillet dinner. For the complete recipe and instructions, scroll to the printable recipe card.
- Chicken: I used chicken breast but you can use another cut such as boneless thighs. Simply cut the chicken into bite sized chunks for this recipe.
- Smoked Sausage: you can also use andouille sausage or kielbasa, just watch the carb count.
- Butter: I used salted butter for this recipe.
- Garlic: freshly minced garlic.
- Cabbage: Freshly chopped cabbage, you can use green or purple or a mixture.
- Cajun seasoning: OR your favorite all purpose seasoning.
How to Make Cabbage and Chicken Skillet Recipe
This really is a quick and easy keto dinner with very few ingredients!
- Start by tossing the chopped chicken with the Cajun seasoning and browning over medium heat. Next, add the smoked sausage.
- When your sausage is browned and slightly crisp, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Without rinsing or washing your pan add one tablespoon of butter, two cloves of garlic and 4 cups of chopped cabbage.
- Fry the cabbage, stirring occasionally over medium heat until it reaches your desired tenderness.
- The final step is to add the cooked Cajun chicken and smoked sausage back into the skillet and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
What Type of Sausage Should I Use?
You can make this cabbage meal with any sausage you like! Kielbasa and cabbage, andouille and cabbage, or another favorite will all work. If following a keto diet just choose a low carb variety. Sometimes smoked sausage can have hidden sugar, so check the nutrition.
Tips and Tricks
- The exact amount of time needed to sauté the cabbage will depend on how crisp you like it. If you like your cabbage to have a crunch, this will take 5-6 minutes. But if you want your cabbage to be very tender, the cooking time will be closer to 10 minutes.
- Most fried cabbage recipes call for chopped onion, but mine doesn’t. However, you can add 1/2 cup of chopped onion when you add the garlic if you wish — but it does increase the carbs.
- This recipe is best fresh, but leftovers reheat well since cabbage is fairly hearty.
How should I store and reheat leftovers?
Like I said, this is best eaten fresh, but you can enjoy leftovers as well! The best way to reheat is to toss leftovers back into a hot skillet and sauté for a couple minutes until the chicken and sausage are warmed throughout. You could also microwave in 30-second intervals if you’re in a rush!
Cajun Chicken Sausage and Cabbage Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 chicken breast chopped into bite sized pieces (about 2 cups)
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or your favorite all purpose seasoning
- 12 ounces smoked sausage sliced (about 2 cups)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chopped cabbage
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Start by tossing the chopped chicken with the Cajun seasoning and browning over medium heat. Next, add the smoked sausage.
- When your sausage is browned and slightly crisp, remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Without rinsing or washing your pan add one tablespoon of butter, two cloves of garlic and 4 cups of chopped cabbage.
- Fry the cabbage, stirring occasionally over medium heat until it reaches your desired tenderness.
- Add the cooked Cajun chicken and smoked sausage back into the skillet and stir. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Kat says
I just love sausage and cabbage and this sounds wonderful! And will be on the menu for this weekend, just as soon as I stock up on cabbage. Thanks for such an easy recipe that is also keto.