Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Cabbage (Printable version)
Savory chicken and bacon mingle with crisp cabbage in a velvety ranch sauce for a satisfying low-carb meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
02 - 6 slices bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 medium head green cabbage, core removed, sliced thin
04 - 1 small onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Creamy Ranch Sauce
06 - ½ cup heavy cream
07 - ½ cup sour cream
08 - ¼ cup cream cheese, softened
09 - 2 tbsp ranch seasoning mix
10 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste
→ Optional Toppings
12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Shredded cheddar cheese
# How to Make It:
01 - Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 1-2 tbsp bacon fat in the pan.
02 - Add seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Sauté 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, cook onion and garlic for 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage seasoned with salt and pepper. Sauté 5-7 minutes until tender but still crisp.
05 - Lower heat and return chicken and bacon to the pan.
06 - Whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and parsley until smooth.
07 - Pour sauce over chicken and cabbage mixture. Stir gently until well incorporated and heated through, 2-3 minutes. Adjust seasoning to taste.
08 - Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional parsley, green onions, or cheddar cheese if desired.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- The creamy ranch sauce clings to every strand of cabbage, making you forget you're eating a vegetable
- Everything cooks in one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your dinner
02 -
- The sauce will thicken rapidly once it hits the hot pan, so have everything ready before pouring
- Do not overcook the cabbage or it will turn mushy and lose its ability to hold the sauce
03 -
- Season the chicken lightly before cooking because the bacon and ranch will add significant salt later
- Let the cream cheese come to room temperature while you prep everything else to ensure smooth mixing