Keto Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry (One-Pan Dinner) is a quick low-carb meal made with tender sliced chicken, sautéed green cabbage, garlic, and simple seasonings. This easy keto stir-fry is ready in under 30 minutes, perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, and budget-friendly low-carb cooking.
About This Recipe
Keto Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry (One-Pan Dinner) is a simple, satisfying low-carb meal that proves keto cooking doesn’t need complicated ingredients or heavy sauces. Tender chicken breast is quickly sautéed and combined with thinly sliced cabbage, creating a dish that’s light, savory, and deeply comforting while staying firmly keto-friendly.
Cabbage is an underrated keto vegetable — when cooked properly, it becomes tender with lightly caramelized edges and a subtle natural sweetness. In this recipe, it absorbs the flavors of garlic, seasoning, and pan drippings from the chicken, creating a cohesive one-pan meal with great texture. The key is cooking everything over medium-high heat so the cabbage softens without turning watery.
This stir-fry is designed for busy nights. It comes together in under 30 minutes, uses just one pan, and requires minimal prep. Because it isn’t coated in a heavy sauce, it reheats beautifully and works especially well for meal prep. The flavors stay clean and savory rather than muddy or soggy.
You can easily customize this dish by adding chili flakes for heat, swapping chicken breast for thighs, or finishing with a splash of sesame oil for extra depth. Served on its own or paired with cauliflower rice, this keto chicken and cabbage stir-fry is a reliable, repeatable dinner that fits perfectly into a low-carb lifestyle.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One-pan keto dinner
- Ready in under 30 minutes
- Simple, affordable ingredients
- Naturally low-carb and gluten-free
- Great for meal prep
- Light but satisfying
- Easy to customize
- No heavy sauces
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small green cabbage, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and onion powder to the skillet.
- Stir-fry 6–8 minutes until cabbage is tender with lightly caramelized edges.
- Add red pepper flakes if using and drizzle with sesame oil if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 380
- Fat: 24g
- Protein: 34g
- Net Carbs: 4g
FAQ
- Q: Can I use chicken thighs instead of breast?
A: Yes. Thighs add more richness and stay juicy. - Q: Will cabbage get soggy?
A: No, if cooked over medium-high heat. - Q: Is this meal-prep friendly?
A: Yes. It reheats very well. - Q: Can I add other vegetables?
A: Mushrooms work well; avoid high-carb veggies. - Q: Is soy sauce required?
A: No. This version keeps flavors clean and keto.
Variations & Substitutions
- Add chili garlic oil for heat
- Use napa cabbage instead of green
- Finish with fresh herbs
- Swap olive oil for avocado oil
- Add ginger for extra depth
Serving Suggestions
- Serve on its own
- Pair with cauliflower rice
- Add a fried egg on top
- Serve with a simple cucumber salad
Keto Chicken & Cabbage Stir-Fry (One-Pan Dinner)
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb chicken breast (thinly sliced)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small green cabbage (thinly sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional, for finishing)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 4–5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add sliced cabbage and onion powder to the skillet.
- Stir-fry 6–8 minutes until cabbage is tender with lightly caramelized edges.
- Add red pepper flakes if using and drizzle with sesame oil if desired.
- Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.
Did you make this recipe?
I’d love to hear from you — leave a comment below and tell me how it turned out, what you liked, or if you made any tweaks!
Try these next:
Craving more? New keto recipes drop every week
– Quick, low-carb, and ridiculously tasty.
