Vegan Chicken with White Sauce

Elevate your plant-based dining with this luxurious Vegan Chicken with White Sauce, a creamy, flavorful dish that’s sure to impress. Tender vegan chicken pieces are sautéed to golden perfection, then enveloped in a luscious, dairy-free white sauce made from cashew cream, nutritional yeast, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a velvety texture and tangy finish. Packed with savory sautéed mushrooms, aromatic garlic, and freshly chopped parsley, this dish is rich, hearty, and incredibly comforting. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, it pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or steamed vegetables, creating a versatile, crowd-pleasing meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe combines ease, elegance, and plant-based goodness for a dish that’s as wholesome as it is indulgent.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 g Vegan chicken pieces (store-bought or homemade)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
• 150 g Button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 500 ml Vegetable broth
• 150 ml Cashew cream
• 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the vegan chicken pieces and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until they are slightly browned. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for 5 minutes, until they start to soften.

Step 7

Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir well to combine. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 8

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.

Step 9

Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until it thickens.

Step 10

Stir in the cashew cream, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 11

Return the vegan chicken pieces to the skillet and stir to coat them evenly with the sauce.

Step 12

Simmer for another 5 minutes, until everything is heated through and well combined.

Step 13

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Step 14

Serve the vegan chicken with white sauce over your choice of pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1398.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2044.7

Total Fat 119.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5197.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 30.3g	0%
Total Sugars 29.7g
Protein 128.7g	0%

Vitamin D 15IU	0%
Calcium 390.3mg	0%
Iron 24.0mg	0%
Potassium 3492.6mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 27.7%