Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Melting Cabbage
Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Melting Cabbage
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Melting Cabbage
- 1 head green cabbage, cut in half, then into 1-inch strips
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, optional, for extra flavor
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breast in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 4
Prepare the cabbage: While the chicken is cooking, in a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced cabbage and sliced onions. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Melt the cabbage: Cover the skillet and let the cabbage and onions simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is significantly softened and 'melted' down.
⏱️ 20 min
- 6
Make the Alfredo sauce: In a separate medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon optional Cajun seasoning. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Combine and serve: Add the cooked, sliced chicken and the Alfredo sauce directly into the skillet with the melted cabbage and onions. Stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the chicken and cabbage are thoroughly coated in the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Garlic Chicken Alfredo with Melting Cabbage
For the Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Melting Cabbage
- 1 head green cabbage, cut in half, then into 1-inch strips
- 1 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
For the Alfredo Sauce
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, optional, for extra flavor
For Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the thinly sliced chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the seasoned chicken breast in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F/74°C). Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then slice into smaller, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 4
Prepare the cabbage: While the chicken is cooking, in a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced cabbage and sliced onions. Season with 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir to combine.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Melt the cabbage: Cover the skillet and let the cabbage and onions simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is significantly softened and 'melted' down.
⏱️ 20 min - 6
Make the Alfredo sauce: In a separate medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low and gradually whisk in the 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese until smooth and melted. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon optional Cajun seasoning. Continue to stir until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency, about 5-7 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Combine and serve: Add the cooked, sliced chicken and the Alfredo sauce directly into the skillet with the melted cabbage and onions. Stir gently to combine all ingredients, ensuring the chicken and cabbage are thoroughly coated in the creamy sauce. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh chopped parsley if desired.
⏱️ 2 min