Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo – Low Carb Recipe
🍽️ Recipe Overview:
- Name: Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo – Low Carb
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Recipe Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, < 60 Mins
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 672.5
- Total Fat: 52.4g
- Saturated Fat: 28.3g
- Cholesterol: 209.4mg
- Sodium: 368.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 15.6g
- Fiber: 5.2g
- Sugar: 8.3g
- Protein: 37.4g
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts
- Garlic powder, to taste
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 1/2 cups water (divided)
- 1/2 cabbage, shredded
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chicken breasts sprinkled with garlic powder until done and browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet. |
| 2 | Add 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Add the shredded cabbage and allow it to wilt slightly. |
| 3 | Gradually add 1/2 cup of water at a time to the skillet, allowing each addition to evaporate for about 5 minutes before adding more. Stir periodically during this process. |
| 4 | In a separate bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup of water with the cream. |
| 5 | Once most of the water in the skillet has evaporated, pour in half of the cream-water mixture. Allow it to boil down slowly. |
| 6 | Add the cream cheese to the skillet, stirring until melted. |
| 7 | Pour in the remaining cream-water mixture and continue to reduce the sauce. |
| 8 | Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Sprinkle generously with Parmesan cheese and stir to combine. |
| 9 | Season with additional garlic powder to taste. Cook until the sauce reaches a creamy, thick consistency. |
| 10 | Divide the dish between 2 plates and serve immediately. Optionally, you can add mushrooms for extra flavor. |
This Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo recipe offers a low-carb twist on a classic Alfredo dish, replacing pasta with cabbage for a lighter meal option. The creamy sauce made with cream cheese and Parmesan cheese complements the tender chicken and cabbage perfectly, creating a satisfying meal that’s both delicious and low in carbohydrates. Whether you’re looking to reduce carbs or simply enjoy a hearty meal, this recipe is sure to delight your taste buds. Enjoy cooking and sharing this flavorful dish with your loved ones!
