Vegetarian Chicken with White Sauce

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this delightful Vegetarian Chicken with White Sauce recipe, a perfect fusion of comfort and sophistication. Tender, golden-brown vegetarian chicken strips are smothered in a rich, velvety white sauce made from a harmonious blend of garlic, creamy milk, and savory Parmesan cheese. A touch of dried thyme adds depth, while fresh parsley brightens the dish as a garnish. Ready in just 35 minutes, this meat-free twist on a classic chicken dish offers robust flavor and satisfying texture, making it a fantastic option for vegetarians and omnivores alike. Serve it with pasta, rice, or crusty bread for a wholesome, irresistible meal the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 400 grams Vegetarian chicken strips
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 3 Garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour
• 250 milliliters Vegetable broth
• 250 milliliters Whole milk
• 50 grams Grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0 to taste Salt
• 0 to taste Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 3

Add the butter to the skillet and allow it to melt, stirring with the garlic. Then add the flour and whisk continuously for about 1-2 minutes to create a roux. The mixture should be slightly golden.

Step 4

Slowly pour in the vegetable broth, whisking continuously to prevent lumps from forming. Follow with the milk, adding it gradually and continuing to whisk until the sauce is smooth.

Step 5

Allow the sauce to simmer gently for 3-5 minutes until it thickens slightly.

Step 6

Stir in the Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper, whisking until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Step 7

Return the cooked vegetarian chicken strips to the skillet and coat them thoroughly with the white sauce. Let everything heat through for another 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Serve the vegetarian chicken with white sauce on plates, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1044.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1782.6

Total Fat 109.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.7g
Cholesterol 142.9mg	0%
Sodium 5507.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.5g	0%
Total Sugars 20.2g
Protein 115.5g	0%

Vitamin D 113.4IU	0%
Calcium 1143.4mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 2128.7mg	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: 53.0%

Protein: 24.8%

Carbs: 22.2%