Braised Cabbage Recipe (2024)

You are going to love this hearty and flavorful Braised Cabbage recipe, it’s a meal in itself! Chicken with vegetables and cabbage braised on the stovetop until tender and cooked.

If you enjoy recipes with cabbage, try our classic Cabbage Rolls and the Beef Cabbage Soup!

BRAISED CABBAGE RECIPE-

This flavorful braised cabbage makes for the ultimate comfort food. The chicken, cabbage, and veggies are sauteed and seared and then slowly cooked on the stovetop until the cabbage is tender and melts in your mouth delicious!

INGREDIENTS-

This recipe is loaded with veggies and is such a healthy, light yet filling dish. Here are all the ingredients needed for this recipe-

• Chicken- For this recipe, we love to use boneless skinless chicken thighs because of how tender and juicy they get. You can also use boneless skinless chicken breast.
• Onion- Finely chopped cooking onion brings so many flavors to this dish!
• Carrots- You can use either chopped or shredded fresh carrots.
• Mushrooms- We love adding mushrooms for extra flavors. Any of your favorite mushrooms will work: white, portobello, shiitake, or even canned mushrooms can be used. (butter)
• Garlic- For the ultimate flavors use freshly minced garlic cloves.
• Green Cabbage- You want to be sure to use fresh white cabbage for this dish. We like to shred the cabbage using THIS mandoline slicer.
• Tomatoes- We use freshly diced tomatoes for this dish, but you can also use canned diced tomatoes.
• Sauerkraut- You can use canned shredded sauerkraut or homemade sauerkraut. This adds so many flavors and gives it a sour taste!
• Chicken Broth- Chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth can be used!
• Ketchup- Adding ketchup to this dish gives you extra flavors and elevates the dish.
• Sour Cream- As this cabbage recipe is being braised we love to add sour cream to make it creamy.
• Seasoning- To season this dish, we use salt, pepper, and paprika. You can also add any of your favorite seasonings, we like to add Vegeta to this dish!

HOW TO MAKE BRAISED CABBAGE-

You have to give this EASY braised cabbage a try, especially if you like cabbage!

1. Cook chicken- Cube the chicken into bite-sized pieces or small slices. In a Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper to taste. Once cooked, remove from the Dutch oven.
2. Saute veggies- Add sliced mushrooms into the pot and sauté until golden and remove. Saute the chopped onions and carrots until the veggies are tender. Then add the garlic and cook until fragrant.
3. Combine- Add the chicken and mushrooms back into the pot and mix to combine. Add the cabbage, tomatoes, and sauerkraut to the pot.
4. Make the sauce- In a small bowl, combine the ketchup, sour cream, broth, and seasoning. Pour the sauce into the Dutch oven and stir everything to combine.
5. Cook- Let the cabbage braise on medium heat for about 35-40 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
6. Serve and Enjoy!

Chef’s Tip: When preparing the cabbage, remove the outer leaves and discard the core.

Make Ahead:

Can I prepare this ahead of time? Yes, you may definitely prep the braised cabbage ahead of time, up to 2 days in advance!

1. Saute the vegetables and cook the chicken, cut the cabbage and store everything in an airtight container in the fridge (don’t mix).

2. Make the sauce and keep it in a separate container.

3. When ready to cook, add everything to the pot or Dutch oven combine and cook.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

SERVE-

This braised cabbage is delicious by itself but even better with a side dish! Here are some of our favorite ways to serve with:

• A dollop of sour cream
• Ketchup
• Sriracha
• Russian Bread
• Crispy Italian Bread

More Hearty Recipes-

If you are looking for more recipes that are hearty and so filling, try these favorites:

• Mini Stuffers Peppers
• Sheperd’s Pie Recipe
• Chicken Pot Pie
• Baked Ziti Recipe
• Rice Pilaf