Vegan Chicken with Tomato Sauce

Satisfy your cravings for comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Vegan Chicken with Tomato Sauce recipe. Perfectly seasoned vegan chicken strips are pan-seared until golden, then simmered in a rich, aromatic tomato sauce made with crushed tomatoes, fragrant garlic, and a blend of dried basil and oregano. This protein-packed plant-based dish is both satisfying and wholesome, delivering bold flavors in every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, it's an ideal weeknight dinner that's easy to prepare yet full of depth and warmth. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside crusty bread for a complete, mouthwatering meal. Garnished with fresh basil, this recipe offers a delightful vegan twist on a classic favorite, sure to impress even non-vegans at the table.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Vegan chicken strips
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium, chopped Onion
• 3 minced Garlic cloves
• 400 grams, canned crushed Tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried basil
• 120 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 10 grams, chopped Fresh basil leaves

Directions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, stirring frequently.

Step 4

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes and tomato paste.

Step 5

Add dried oregano, dried basil, vegetable broth, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a simmer, lower the heat, and cook for 15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.

Step 7

In a separate pan, heat a little olive oil over medium heat.

Step 8

Add the vegan chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and lightly browned.

Step 9

Add the cooked vegan chicken strips to the tomato sauce and stir to combine.

Step 10

Simmer the mixture for another 5 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

Step 11

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(753.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1032.5

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2694.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.3g	0%
Total Sugars 18.5g
Protein 67.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 274.5mg	0%
Iron 12.5mg	0%
Potassium 2019.6mg	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: 44.8%

Protein: 24.9%

Carbs: 30.3%