Soups and stews · 25 min
Tomato-Cabbage Stew with Ground Chicken, Bacon & Carrots
- 25 min
- 2–6 servings
- 656 kcal / serving
A hearty tomato-cabbage stew with bacon, ground chicken, and carrots. The mix delivers a substantial texture and savory depth from bacon fat and marinara, making it a practical weeknight option without long simmering.
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Ingredients
- 4 slicesbacon
- 24 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ lbground chicken
- ½ (24 oz) jarmarinara sauce
- ½ (14 oz) bagshredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
- ½ (10 oz) bagshredded carrots
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
From the pantry: black pepper, Italian seasoning, salt
Cookware
chef's knife · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · ladle · measuring cups · measuring spoons · medium saucepan · stirring spoon
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Produce
- 1 clovegarlic
- ½ (14 oz) bagshredded cabbage (coleslaw mix)
- ½ (10 oz) bagshredded carrots
- ½ mediumyellow onion
- yellow onions
Meat & seafood
- 4 slicesbacon
- ½ lbground chicken
Pantry & dry goods
- 24 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
Sauces, oils & condiments
- ½ (24 oz) jarmarinara sauce
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| bacon | 4 slices | 8 slices | 12 slices |
| chicken or vegetable broth | 24 fl oz | 48 fl oz | 72 fl oz |
| garlic | 1 clove | 2 cloves | 3 cloves |
| ground chicken | ½ lb | 1 lb | 1 ½ lb |
| marinara sauce | ½ (24 oz) jar | 1 (24 oz) jar | 1 ½ (24 oz) jars |
| shredded cabbage (coleslaw mix) | ½ (14 oz) bag | 1 (14 oz) bag | 1 ½ (14 oz) bags |
| shredded carrots | ½ (10 oz) bag | 1 (10 oz) bag | 1 ½ (10 oz) bags |
| yellow onion | ½ medium | 1 medium | 1 ½ medium |
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Directions
- 1. Heat a medium saucepan over a steady medium heat.
- 2. Dice the bacon into small pieces and add to the pan; cook until the fat renders and the bacon begins to brown, about 3 minutes.
- 3. While the bacon cooks, dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic.
- 4. Add the onion, garlic, ground chicken, and spices to the pan; break the meat up with a spoon and cook until browned and crumbly, about 4–5 minutes.
- 5. Pour in the broth and marinara sauce, then stir in the cabbage and carrots; bring the mixture to a simmer.
- 6. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 6–8 minutes; remove from heat.
- 7. Spoon the stew into bowls and serve warm on its own or with a side if desired.
Two tips
- Prep ahead by dicing the onion, mincing the garlic, and chopping the bacon; store in the fridge until ready to cook.
- Serving idea: pair the stew with crusty bread or a side of rice for a heartier meal.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 656 kcal
- Protein
- 46 g
- Carbs
- 35 g
- Fat
- 40 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sodium
- 1357 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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