Braised Cabbage with Chicken & Sausage

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken thighs or drumsticks, bone-in or boneless

• 1/2 lb smoked sausage, sliced

• 1 small head green cabbage, chopped

• 1 onion, sliced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 cup chicken broth

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown chicken & sausage: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sear 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Remove and set aside. Add sausage slices and brown briefly.

2. Sauté vegetables: In the same pan, add onion and garlic. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant. Add cabbage and toss to combine.

3. Braise: Return chicken and sausage to the pan. Sprinkle paprika and red pepper flakes. Pour in chicken broth, cover, and simmer 25–30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and cabbage is tender.

4. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot. Goes well with mashed potatoes, rice, or crusty bread.