Better Than Pasta? Creamy Chicken Alfredo CABBAGE Bake | Low Carb, High Protein

This creamy chicken Alfredo cabbage bake is the ultimate cozy low-carb comfort food recipe. Made with juicy chicken thighs, tender cabbage, earthy mushrooms, crispy bacon, and a dreamy high-protein Alfredo sauce, this easy chicken casserole is rich, cheesy, satisfying, and perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep. If you love comforting low-carb casseroles, healthy chicken recipes, keto-friendly meals, or easy cabbage recipes, this one is going to become a favorite. In today’s recipe, I’m showing you how to make a creamy cabbage bake that tastes incredibly indulgent while still being lighter than traditional pasta casseroles. Instead of heavy pasta, tender shredded cabbage soaks up all the rich Alfredo sauce, creating a warm and cozy dish packed with flavor in every bite. The combination of caramelized onions, sautéed mushrooms, garlic, juicy chicken, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan, and crispy bacon makes this casserole unbelievably delicious and comforting. This recipe is: ✔ High protein ✔ Low carb ✔ Keto-friendly-ish ✔ Family friendly ✔ Perfect for meal prep ✔ Great for cozy dinners ✔ Easy to customize Whether you’re looking for: easy chicken thigh recipes healthy casserole recipes low carb dinner ideas easy cabbage recipes creamy chicken bake recipes keto comfort food gluten free casserole recipes high protein meals easy weeknight dinners …this recipe checks all the boxes. 🧀 Ingredients: Beef bacon: 10 oz, 280 g One medium onion, diced Mushrooms: 8 oz, 225 g One small cabbage, chopped Garlic: 3 cloves, minced Salt, onion powder, garlic powder & Italian herb blend: 1 tsp of EACH Olive oil: 1 - 2 tbsp Boneless skinless chicken thighs: 1 3/4 lbs, 800 g Seasoning for chicken: salt to taste onion powder and garlic powder: 1 tsp of EACH Shredded mozzarella: 2 cups, divided Grated Parmesan: 2 tbsp ( for topping) Garnish with chopped chives or parsley Alfredo sauce: cottage cheese: 1 cup, 210 g Grated Parmesan: 1/2 cup, 50 g Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced Milk : 1/2 cup, 120 ml Italian herb blend: 3/4 tsp Onion powder & garlic powder: 1/2 tsp of EACH A pinch of salt and pepper to taste 🕰️ Timestamps & Instructions 👩‍🍳 0:00 Add the cubed bacon to a heated Dutch oven or a deep skillet over medium high heat and cook for 4-5 minutes or until crispy. Then transfer it to a paper towel lined plate and discard half of the drippings. ( if there’s too much) 1:01 Add the onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until a bit golden. Next, add the mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes until a bit golden and the moisture cooks off. 2:28 Stir in 3 cloves of minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Add a splash of olive oil if the skillet looks dry and toss in the cabbage. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. 3:03 In a mini food processor, blend all of the Alfredo ingredients together until smooth and set aside for later. 4:22 Pat the chicken thighs pieces dry with paper towels and season with salt, onion powder and garlic powder and toss to coat. 5:03 Season the cabbage mixture with salt, Italian herbs blend, onion powder and garlic powder, give it a stir, then transfer the mixture into a 9 by 13 baking dish. 5:46 Add a drizzle of oil to the same skillet and sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes on both sides. Then transfer them to the baking dish. 7:00 Add the Alfredo sauce along with one cup of shredded cheese and mix everything well . 7:36 Top the casserole with the remaining cup of shredded cheese and grated Parmesan. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F / 200° for 30 to 35 minutes, until the cheese has melted and bubbling. 8:05 Top it off with fried bacon and garnish with chopped chives or parsley. Enjoy! 😉 ✨ Helpful Tips: Shred your own cheese for the best melt and texture Don’t overcook the chicken — it finishes in the oven Let the mushrooms brown properly for deeper flavor Adjust the salt to your taste Rotisserie chicken works great for a quicker version 👩‍🍳 This dish reheats beautifully and is perfect for leftovers throughout the week. You can even freeze it for later! If you enjoyed this recipe, please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE — it really helps support my channel and lets YouTube know you’d like to see more cozy comfort food recipes like this one ❤️ Subscribe for more: ✔ Easy dinner recipes ✔ Cozy casseroles ✔ High protein meals ✔ Budget friendly recipes ✔ Healthy comfort food ✔ Easy cabbage recipes ✔ Chicken recipes for dinner #CabbageBake #ChickenAlfredo #EasyDinnerRecipes #HighProteinMeals #ChickenThighRecipes #KetoFriendly #EasyCasseroleRecipes