Vegetarian Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Vegetarian Chicken with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, a plant-based twist on a classic favorite. Juicy vegetarian chicken-style fillets are pan-seared to golden perfection before being enveloped in a rich, velvety mushroom sauce infused with fresh thyme and garlic. The creamy sauce, made with sautéed cremini mushrooms, vegetable broth, and a touch of heavy cream, is perfectly balanced by a hint of savory spices. Ready in under 45 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or elegant entertaining. Garnish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta for a hearty, satisfying meal everyone will adore.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 vegetarian chicken-style fillets
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 250 grams cremini mushrooms, sliced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup vegetable broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 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 vegetarian chicken-style fillets to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove fillets from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of olive oil and heat it over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the sliced mushrooms and onion to the skillet; sauté for about 5 minutes until the mushrooms are brown and the onions are translucent.

Step 5

Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 6

Stir in the vegetable broth and bring to a simmer. Cook for about 3 minutes to reduce slightly.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch until smooth.

Step 8

Gradually add the cream mixture to the skillet, stirring constantly. Cook until the sauce begins to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Add the thyme, salt, and pepper to the sauce; mix well.

Step 10

Return the vegetarian chicken-style fillets to the skillet. Simmer everything together for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Step 11

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1290.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1887.2

Total Fat 130.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 240mg	0%
Sodium 3444.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.0g	0%
Total Sugars 17.3g
Protein 94.2g	0%

Vitamin D 25IU	0%
Calcium 302.8mg	0%
Iron 11.5mg	0%
Potassium 2294.0mg	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: 65.0%

Protein: 20.8%

Carbs: 14.2%