Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Cabbage (Printable version)

Hearty bowls loaded with chicken, bacon, and cabbage in creamy ranch sauce

# List of ingredients:

→ 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, plus extra for garnish
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Optional Toppings

12 - Sliced green onions
13 - Shredded cheddar cheese

# Directions:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crispy. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 1–2 tbsp of bacon fat in the pan.
02 - Add chicken pieces to the skillet. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Sauté 6–8 minutes until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
03 - In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Cook 2 minutes until fragrant.
04 - Add sliced cabbage, season with salt and pepper, and sauté 5–7 minutes until cabbage is tender but still crisp.
05 - Lower heat. Return chicken and bacon to the pan.
06 - In a small bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and parsley until smooth. Pour over the chicken and cabbage mixture.
07 - Stir gently until well incorporated and heated through, 2–3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot in bowls, garnished with additional parsley, green onions, or cheddar cheese if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks in one skillet so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • The cabbage gets sweet and tender while staying crunchy in the best way
02 -
  • Do not let the cream sauce come to a rolling boil or it might separate and become grainy
  • The cabbage continues to release liquid as it sits, so the sauce will thin out if you reheat leftovers the next day
03 -
  • Pre slice your cabbage the night before to make weeknight cooking even faster
  • Let the cream cheese soften completely on the counter to avoid lumps in your sauce

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