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Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo

A fusion dish that combines tender cabbage with classic Alfredo sauce. The cabbage adds a subtle sweetness and interesting texture to the traditional pasta dish while becoming silky and tender in the cream sauce. This recipe transforms humble cabbage into something quite luxurious.

Total time
40min
15 prep, 25 cook
Per serving
1052kcal
53 g protein
Difficulty
Simple
Ingredients
£4.56
average cost
  • Gluten Free
  • High Protein
3.8 from 4 ratings
Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo

Nutrition per serving

This Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo recipe contains 1052 calories per serving, making it a hearty meal option. Each serving provides 53g of protein, 30g of carbohydrates, and 81g of fat, making it high in protein.

1052kcal
Protein53g20% of calories
Carbs30g11% of calories
Fat81g69% of calories
Fibre
7.7g
Sugar
9.5g
Saturated fat
47.8g
Salt
1.5g

Ingredients

Servings
1

Method

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  1. Season chicken breast generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and cook chicken for 6-7 minutes each side until golden and cooked through.
  3. Remove chicken to rest, then slice into strips.
  4. In the same pan, add sliced onions and cook until softened about 5 minutes.
  5. Add cabbage and bay leaf, cooking for 10-12 minutes until cabbage is tender but still has some bite.
  6. Remove the cabbage mixture and keep warm.
  7. In the same pan, melt butter and add minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute.
  8. Pour in double cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  9. Add grated Parmesan gradually, stirring constantly until melted.
  10. Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
  11. Return cabbage mixture and sliced chicken to the pan, stirring to coat everything in the sauce.
  12. Simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  13. Garnish with extra Parmesan

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Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo: questions

How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo?
This recipe takes 40 minutes in total - 15 minutes to prepare and 25 minutes to cook.
Is Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo suitable for meal prep?
Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo is a simple-level recipe that's great for dinner. With 53g of protein per serving, it's excellent for meal prep.
What are the main ingredients in Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo?
The key ingredients are Chicken Breast, Cabbage, Onion. This recipe is part of our British cuisine collection.
Is Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo healthy?
This recipe contains 1052 calories per serving with 53g of protein and is suitable for gluten free, high protein diets.
What diets is Creamy Chicken & Cabbage Alfredo suitable for?
This recipe is specifically suited for Gluten Free, High Protein diets. It provides 53g of protein per serving.

Recipe from MealMatcher.co.uk