Cheesy Italian Cabbage and Sausage skillet
Cheesy Italian Sausage & Cabbage Skillet
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
10
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalorieskcal
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (turkey or chicken sausage for lower WW points, removed from casings if in links)
1 medium head green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced or shredded
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (reduced-fat for lower WW points)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and fresh black pepper, to taste
1 tbsp olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
Directions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up into small bite-sized pieces with a wooden spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through (about 6–8 minutes). Drain excess fat if needed, then remove the sausage from the skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, heat olive oil (or spray with cooking spray). Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Cook the Cabbage: Add the shredded cabbage, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Pour in the chicken broth, scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, and stir well.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet with a lid, reduce heat to medium-low, and let it cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender
- Combine & Melt: Stir the cooked sausage back into the skillet with the cabbage until well mixed. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and Parmesan evenly over the top. Cover for 2–3 minutes (or place under a oven broiler for 1–2 minutes) until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and lightly golden brown.
Serve hot directly from the skillet!
