Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Cabbage Bowls (Printable)
Crispy bacon, tender chicken, and crisp cabbage tossed in a velvety homemade ranch sauce for a satisfying low-carb meal.
# What You 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 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
07 - 1/2 cup sour cream
08 - 1/4 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 - 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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The cabbage soaks up all that smoky bacon flavor while staying satisfyingly crunchy
- Everything cooks in one pan so you spend less time washing dishes and more time eating
- That creamy ranch sauce binds everything together like an old friend who just gets you
02 -
- Reserve that bacon fat instead of draining it completely because it is the flavor engine of this dish
- The sauce thickens quickly off the heat so do not overcook it or you might end up with something closer to a dip
03 -
- Warm your cream slightly before whisking it with the cream cheese to prevent any lumps
- Taste the cabbage before adding salt since the bacon and ranch seasoning already bring plenty of saltiness