Buttered Cabbage and Chicken
I’ve always said that the best dinners are the simplest ingredients. Not every meal calls for a long list of ingredients or a complicated recipe. Sometimes all it takes is a few basics and a slow cooker and time for it to come together naturally.
That’s how this buttered cabbage and chicken became a favorite in my kitchen. The first time I made it, I didn’t have a plan. I had a head of cabbage in the fridge and a package of chicken breasts that needed to be cooked. I could have done them separately but I wanted something easier.
So I chopped up the cabbage and layered in the slow cooker and put the chicken on top. Then a little broth, with a few pieces of butter and some seasoning. That was that.
I put the lid on and got on with my day. The smell began to drift through the house hours later. It wasn’t cloying, or heavy. It smelled warm and savory and comforting, like home-cooked meals had when she was growing up.
When I finally opened the lid the cabbage had softened into tender ribbons soaking up the buttery broth. The chicken looked juicy and tasty and everything in the pot looked like it was right there.
I served it in bowls, with a good amount of the broth ladled on top. No one rushed their dinner that night. People lingered at the table, returned for seconds, and spoke of how good a simple meal could taste.
That’s the beauty of recipes like these. They don’t use expensive ingredients or fancy tricks. They take everyday foods and turn them into something comforting and satisfying, and worth making again. Now this recipe has made its way into my menu when I need an easy dinner that feels wholesome and homemade.
You’ll love this recipe because…
✔ Just a handful of simple ingredients
✔ One slow cooker does the work
✔ Filling & cheap
✔ Bright & cozy
✔ Great for busy weeknights
✔ Perfect for leftovers
Components
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut up
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste.
Directions
Step 1: Get the slow cooker ready
Spread the chopped cabbage evenly along the bottom of the slow cooker.
Step 2: Incorporate the Chicken
Add the chicken breasts on top of the cabbage.
Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Step 3: Incorporate broth and butter
Dot chicken and cabbage with pieces of butter.
Add the chicken broth on the sides.
Step 4: Make it
Cover and cook:
LOW: 6-7 hrs
HIGH: 3-4 hrs.
Cook until chicken is tender and cooked through.
Step 5: Serve
Add the cabbage to the broth and stir gently.
Serve chicken with plenty of buttery cabbage and spooned-over broth.
Tips and Tricks
- For a richer flavor, use chicken thighs.
- Add sliced carrots for added color and sweetness.
- Add chopped potatoes for a more filling meal.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle paprika over chicken before cooking.
- If you want a richer broth stir in a splash of cream before serving.
Space (Storage)
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Warm through before serving.
Thoughts Final:
This recipe proves simple food can still feel special. A little cabbage, a few pieces of chicken, some butter and a slow cooker make a meal that feels comforting from the first bite to the last. It is easy, foolproof and the kind of dinner that makes a busy day just a little bit easier.
