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Home » Recipes » Dinner » One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes

One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes

By Taesha Butler April 11, 2022 (Updated January 11, 2023) 16 Comments

Servings6 servings
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time27 mins
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5 from 11 votes

One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes is going to be a new favorite! Quick and easy to make, it is flavorful and the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.

Skillet sausage, potato cabbage in a bowl on a white marble table top with fresh parsley sprinkled over the top.

I don’t think I knew the glory of cabbage until recently. Really, I have been selling this incredibly versatile vegetable short for 30+ years. But no more! I can officially categorize myself as a cabbage lover and I am here to bring you to the cruciferous side with me.

Don’t think you’ll adore cabbage as much as I do? Try this One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes dinner on for size and then let’s talk! I have a feeling you will be singing a different tune.

This one-skillet dinner is truly the bee’s knees! It is easy to make with pre-cooked chicken sausage, roughly chopped cabbage, onions, diced potatoes, and a 2 minute sauce that ties the whole dish together in the most delicious of ways! Prep takes 10 minutes max and the whole dinner is done cooking to tasty perfection in about 30 minutes. It is gluten free when you use gluten free sausage and is the perfect dinner to throw together on a busy weeknight.

The ingredients for skillet sausage cabbage and potatoes on a white marble table before being prepped.

Ingredients & Suggested Adaptations

Sausage: You can use any fully cooked chicken, turkey, or pork sausage for this recipe. I used an Italian style sausage in this recipe, but have tried it with bratwurst and kielbasa style sausages with delicious success. You can also use a plant based sausage (I like the Beyond Beef brand) to make this a vegetarian dish!

Potatoes: I use a baby, creamier potato in this recipe, but any potato you have will work. Make sure to scrub the potatoes if very dirty, and then wash and dry the skin since we aren’t peeling the potatoes for this recipe.

Cabbage: I prefer green cabbage for this recipe, but red cabbage or savoy cabbage will work well, too.

Onions: Onions add a ton of flavor to a recipe, including this one. However, if you don’t like or can’t eat onions, feel free to skip them in this recipe.

Whole grain mustard: This mustard has a very mild flavor, but if you don’t like mustard, you can just omit it from the recipe.

Broth: Vegetable or chicken broth will work great as the base for the flavorful sauce that brings the magic to this sausage, cabbage and potatoes skillet recipe!

Red wine vinegar: This touch of acid really levels up the flavors of this skillet dinner. If you don’t have any red wine vinegar on hand, you can sub it with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.

Honey: This touch of sweetness helps to balance out all of the flavors in this dish. But it is a totally optional ingredient that you are free to leave out.

Have leftover cabbage? Check out How To Store Cabbage. Whether it is a whole head, cut, or shredded…I’ll share how to store it so it lasts longer and is ready for easy veggie-loading!

Sausage coins in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon.
Diced potatoes and onions in a cast iron skillet with a wooden spoon. A bowl of cooked sauce coins is in a bowl next to the skillet.

Tips & Tricks

Don’t cook at too high of a heat! A medium temperature setting will vary from one stove to another AND skillets made from different materials will conduct heat differently. When making this sausage, cabbage and potatoes skillet, just be sure to watch your veggies. If the onions are browning too fast or the potatoes are sticking to the bottom of the skillet, reduce the heat a touch.

Cut the potatoes as close to the same size as possible. This will ensure that they cook evenly.

Cut the potatoes small. I know, who wants to drag a ruler into the kitchen, but you might be surprised that what you thought was a 1/2 inch piece of potato is actually closer to an inch..and that will impact how fast the potatoes cook up in this cabbage recipe! Keep the potato pieces small so they cook up quickly to enjoy this for dinner.

Potatoes and cabbage in a skillet with salt and pepper sprinkled over the top.
Sauce being poured over cabbage sausage and potatoes in a skillet.

Other one-skillet dinners you need to make

  • Sweet Potato Apple Sausage Skillet
  • Taco Ground Turkey Sweet Potato Skillet
  • Healthy Chicken Veggie Teriyaki Stir Fry
  • Chicken Piccata Stir-Fry
  • Teriyaki Broccoli Chickpea Stir Fry
  • Sesame Ginger Chicken & Leek Stir Fry

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One-skillet sausage cabbage and potatoes after cooking on a table with fresh parsley sprinkled over. There are two metal spoons in the skillet and there is a small bowl of parsley next to the skillet.
One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes served in a skillet
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5 from 11 votes

One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes 

One-Skillet Sausage, Cabbage and Potatoes is going to be a new favorite! Quick and easy to make, it is flavorful and the perfect dinner for a busy weeknight.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time27 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: cabbage, chicken sausage, onions, potatoes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 283kcal
Author: Taesha Butler

Ingredients 

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil divided
  • 1 pound precooked chicken sausage cut across into ½-inch "coin" pieces (I used an Italian-style sausage but any flavor you like will work)
  • 1 pound Yukon gold potatoes cut into ½-inch pieces
  • 1 small onion halved then cut into ½-inch slices
  • ½ medium head of cabbage roughly chopped
  • ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 1 Tablespoon whole grain mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon red wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey optional
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions 

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook sausage pieces until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer sausage to a plate.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the potatoes and onions then lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until the potatoes are golden brown, about 10 minutes. If your onions begin to get too brown, lower the heat and continue to cook.
  • Add the cabbage, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until cabbage has wilted, about 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl or liquid measuring cup, stir together the broth, mustard, vinegar, and honey, if using.
  • Add sausage back to the skillet with potatoes and cabbage. Pour the sauce into the pan, stir, then cover the pan. Simmer until the potatoes are tender, then remove the lid and cook until most of the liquid in the pan has evaporated, about 10-12 minutes total.
  • Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with parsley then serve. Store leftovers in fridge and enjoy within 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 283kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 53mg | Sodium: 1112mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 556IU | Vitamin C: 48mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

The nutritional information is provided as an estimate only and may vary based on the product type, servings and other factors. If you are following a diet, please consult with a professional nutritionist or your doctor. Stay healthy!

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  1. Rachel

    April 12, 2022 at 11:13 am

    5 stars
    So yummy!! I love this recipe

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      April 12, 2022 at 1:22 pm

      So glad to hear that!

      Reply
  2. Bridget Dorman

    April 12, 2022 at 2:47 pm

    5 stars
    This dish was so hearty and satisfying! The grainy mustard made the sauce so earthy and was just enough flavor!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      April 12, 2022 at 7:54 pm

      So glad you loved it! I agree, the mustard gives this dish a little something special. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review!

      Reply
  3. Eva

    April 12, 2022 at 7:44 pm

    Ha! I’ve never cooked with cabbage before, because for some reason I’ve it takes forever so soften up! Does not sound like that reading this recipe! : ) Ingredients are going on my shopping list for tomorrow. And I’ll Seitan or Tofu Sausages (they need to go on your suggested adaptions list too!! : )

    Reply
    • Eva

      April 12, 2022 at 7:46 pm

      Supposed so say “for some reason I’ve thought it takes forever…”

      Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      April 12, 2022 at 7:56 pm

      I think if you are cooking cabbage in steaks or wedges, they can take longer. But when roughly chopped, it cooks up pretty quick! And I will add the plant based sausages to the list!!

      Reply
  4. Cindy Grant

    July 6, 2022 at 11:16 pm

    This was outstanding! 10 out of 10! My new “go to” for a quick, delicious meal!

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 7, 2022 at 11:54 am

      I am SO glad to hear that, Cindy! It is so beautifully simple and delicious. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and review!

      Reply
  5. Rachel

    July 7, 2022 at 11:56 am

    5 stars
    I was gifted a cabbage by a neighbor and, while I’m not much of a cabbage fan, I try to not waste food. So, I gave this recipe a go and WOW! You’ve converted me! Easy, flavorful and just so satisfying in all ways. I didn’t know cabbage could be so delicious.

    Reply
  6. Karen

    July 22, 2022 at 10:02 pm

    Delicious the mustard makes it yummy

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      July 23, 2022 at 2:15 pm

      I am so glad you enjoyed it so much!

      Reply
  7. Richard

    October 28, 2022 at 10:40 pm

    5 stars
    Tasty and easy to make. I used spicy ground mustard and also the honey.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      October 29, 2022 at 10:23 am

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe as much as we do!

      Reply
  8. Mary

    November 8, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    5 stars
    The whole grain mustard and apple cider vinegar really make this dish awesome! Thank you for the recipe and suggestions for alternative ingredients.

    Reply
    • Taesha Butler

      November 9, 2022 at 7:56 am

      SO glad you enjoyed it, Mary! I agree, the flavorful sauce makes this simple dish truly special.

      Reply

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