For St. Patrick's Day: Lightning-Fast Irish Chicken & Cabbage Skillet

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, here is a quick and easy way to enjoy some classic Irish flavors, using pre-cooked chicken breast for a lean, speedy meal!

Ingredients (Makes 2 Servings)

• 6oz pre-cooked chicken breast, shredded or chopped
• 2 cups green cabbage, shredded
• ½ cup carrot strips
• ½ cup onion, sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or just use a cheese grater)
• 1 tbsp butter (or olive oil for a lighter version)
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• OPTIONAL: ½ tsp ground mustard (for a kick)
• ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
• 1 tsp apple cider vinegar (for brightness)
• OPTIONAL: 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Heat butter (or oil) in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Sauté onions and carrots for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
3. Add garlic, cabbage, salt, pepper, thyme, and mustard. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
4. Stir in chicken broth and pre-cooked chicken. Cover and let cook for another 3 minutes.
5. Stir in apple cider vinegar, cook for 1 more minute, then remove from heat.
6. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm!

Time Investment

• Prep time: <5 minutes
• Cooking time: 10 minutes
• Cleanup: <5 minutes (no raw meat)

Grocery List

• Pre-cooked chicken breast
• Green cabbage
• Carrots
• Onion
• Garlic
• Butter (or olive oil)
• Salt
• Black pepper
• Dried thyme
• Ground mustard (optional)
• Chicken broth (can also just use water)
• Apple cider vinegar
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

• Protein: ~30g
• Calories: ~260
• Fat: ~10g
• Carbohydrates: ~15g

This meal is high in protein, low in carbs, and packed with fiber from cabbage—perfect for a quick, balanced dish! ☘️