Vegan Chicken in Creamy Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegan Chicken in Creamy Sauce, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Tender vegan chicken pieces are browned to perfection and bathed in a velvety, dairy-free coconut milk sauce infused with garlic, thyme, and nutritional yeast for a rich, umami-packed flavor. A touch of lemon juice brightens the dish, while fresh parsley adds a fragrant, herbaceous finish. Thickened with a cornstarch slurry for just the right consistency, this one-pan meal is as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. Perfectly paired with rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables, it’s an easy weeknight dinner that feels gourmet. Ideal for those seeking vegan comfort food that’s creamy, hearty, and bursting with flavor!

Nutriscore Rating: 84/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Vegan chicken pieces
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 400 ml Unsweetened coconut milk
• 100 ml Vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Fresh thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons Water

Directions

Step 1

Begin by prepping your ingredients: chop the onion finely and mince the garlic cloves.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the chopped onion and sauté for about 3-4 minutes until soft and translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 4

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the vegan chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are lightly browned.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to medium and pour in the unsweetened coconut milk and vegetable broth. Stir in the nutritional yeast, lemon juice, thyme leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the skillet, continuing to cook the sauce for another 2-3 minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 8

Stir in the chopped fresh parsley just before serving, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve hot alongside your choice of side, such as rice, pasta, or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1101.7

Total Fat 55.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3115.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 76.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.9g	0%
Total Sugars 12.3g
Protein 90.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1040.2mg	0%
Iron 11.7mg	0%
Potassium 1869.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 30.8%

Carbs: 26.1%