Vegetarian Chicken in White Sauce

Elevate your meat-free dining with this savory Vegetarian Chicken in White Sauce, a comforting dish that's perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Tender vegetarian chicken strips are pan-seared to golden perfection and smothered in a luscious, creamy white sauce enriched with sautéed garlic, earthy mushrooms, and a hint of thyme. The sauce, made with a classic roux of butter and flour, is perfectly balanced with vegetable broth, heavy cream, and a splash of bright lemon juice for added depth. Finished with fresh parsley, this dish is rich, flavorful, and wonderfully versatile, pairing beautifully with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice. Ready in just 40 minutes, this satisfying vegetarian recipe is an excellent choice for those seeking hearty and indulgent comfort food without the meat.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 g Vegetarian chicken strips
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 Garlic cloves, minced
• 150 g Button mushrooms, sliced
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 250 ml Vegetable broth
• 100 ml Heavy cream
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 2 tablespoons Parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetarian chicken strips and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.

Step 2

In the same skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms. Sauté until the mushrooms are softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the butter to the skillet with the mushrooms and allow it to melt. Sprinkle the flour over the mushrooms and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.

Step 4

Gradually stir in the vegetable broth, ensuring there are no lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens slightly, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir well to combine and continue to simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens to your desired consistency.

Step 6

Season the sauce with salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Adjust the seasoning to taste if necessary.

Step 7

Return the cooked vegetarian chicken strips to the skillet and stir to coat them with the white sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Step 8

Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley and lemon juice.

Step 9

Serve the vegetarian chicken in white sauce hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired. It pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(900.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1587.6

Total Fat 112.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 41.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 162mg	0%
Sodium 3023.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 80.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 10.2g
Protein 71.6g	0%

Vitamin D 15IU	0%
Calcium 231.6mg	0%
Iron 9.6mg	0%
Potassium 1966.4mg	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: 62.4%

Protein: 17.7%

Carbs: 20.0%