Careme

Location: Quality Food Center - University Village (2746 NE 45th St)

Stovetop Chicken & Sautéed Cabbage Tacos with Citrus Crunch Slaw

Fast, smoky-sweet tacos with juicy chicken, tender sautéed cabbage, and a bright citrus-cabbage crunch on top. This one hits big flavor with simple ingredients that shine in early March—cabbage is excellent right now, and citrus is still lively and affordable.

Back to full list

Ingredients

  • Simple Truth® Natural Boneless Skinless Fresh Chicken Breast Family Pack BIG DEAL! 1 lb, sliced into thin strips $5.49/lb (sale)
  • Green cabbage 3/4 lb total (about 6 cups), thinly sliced (half for sauté, half for slaw) $1.49/lb
  • Fresh Large Green Bell Pepper 1 pepper, thinly sliced $1.50 each
  • Green Onions 2, sliced $1.50 each
  • Kroger® Fresh Lemons Bag (use as stand-in for lime) OR Organic Limes - Each 1 lemon (or 1 lime), 2 Tbsp juice $4.99 (2 lb bag) OR $1.29 each
  • Fresh Jalapeno Peppers (optional) 1 small pepper, thinly sliced (optional) $1.79/lb

Instructions

  1. Prep: Thinly slice 3/4 lb cabbage (about 6 cups). Slice 1 green bell pepper. Slice 2 green onions. Slice 1 lb chicken breast into thin strips.
  2. Quick citrus slaw: In a bowl, toss 3 cups of the sliced cabbage with 2 Tbsp lemon (or lime) juice, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp oil. Add half the sliced green onions. Set aside to crunch-marinate.
  3. Cook chicken (stove): Heat a large skillet over medium-high with 1 Tbsp oil. Add sliced chicken strips, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
  4. Sauté veg: Add remaining 3 cups sliced cabbage and the sliced bell pepper to the skillet with the cooked chicken. Add 2 Tbsp water, cover 2 minutes to soften, then uncover and cook 2–3 minutes more until tender-crisp. If using jalapeño, stir it in for the last 1 minute.
  5. Finish: Taste and add another squeeze of citrus (1–2 tsp) and salt as needed. Stir in remaining green onions.
  6. Serve tacos: Warm your tortillas (not provided in list) in a dry pan. Fill with the hot chicken-cabbage mixture and top with the crunchy citrus slaw.

Cook time: 35 minutes

Estimated cost: $12–17

Health notes: ~650–850 calories per serving depending on tortilla count and added oil. High protein; cabbage adds fiber and vitamin C. Keep it lighter by sautéing with minimal oil and leaning on citrus for punch.

Drink pairing: Go for a crisp, acid-driven white to handle the lime-like citrus and spice, or a very light red with low tannin if you prefer red with tacos. Avoid heavy oak.

Chef Feedback

Ask about the recipe and share how it turned out.

Sign in to ask follow-up questions.

Sign in to save cooked feedback and ratings.

Planned by Careme.