Chicken & Cabbage

By:  RecipeLion.com with permission and provided by “The Mommy Diet” – book by Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser

For a quick and easy chicken recipe you must try this delicious Chicken & Cabbage recipe from The Mommy Diet – a book by Alison Sweeney, host of The Biggest Loser. Not only is it easy, it’s also budget- friendly. Not to mention it would make a wonderful, healthier alternative to Corned Beef and Cabbage this coming St. Patrick’s Day. Pair it with some baked potato wedges with vinegar for a complete meal.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 13 min

Ingredients

• ¹/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• 4 small chicken breasts
• 2 shallots
• 3 cups red cabbage, shredded
• ¹/2 cup chicken stock
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• chopped chives for garnish (optional)
• 1 teaspoon caraway seeds
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine caraway seeds, allspice, salt and pepper. Use the spice blend to season chicken breasts.
2. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking oil.
3. Cook the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side and set aside.
4. For the sauce, use the same skillet and add olive oil to the hot pan.
5. Sauté shallots for 2 minutes. Then add shredded red cabbage, chicken stock, vinegar, and brown sugar.
6. Turn the heat up to medium-high, and cook, stirring until the cabbage is coated with glaze.
7. After about 2 minutes, return the cooked chicken to the skillet and cook for about 6 more minutes. Garnish with chopped chives.

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