Description
A comforting and flavorful dish featuring vegan chicken, hearty brown rice, and nutritious broccoli, all brought together with aromatic herbs and a creamy sauce. Perfect for a cozy family meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of Vegan Chicken Drumsticks (or 8–10 ounces of any type of unbreaded vegan chicken)
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 1/2 cups frozen broccoli, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped thyme
- 1 teaspoon chopped rosemary
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 2 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Rice: Cook the brown rice according to package directions, using vegetable broth and 3 cloves of minced garlic for added flavor. Set aside once cooked.
- Sauté Onion and Herbs: In a large skillet, melt the vegan butter over medium-low heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it starts to turn golden. Stir in the minced garlic and chopped herbs (parsley, thyme, rosemary) and sauté for a few more minutes until fragrant.
- Brown the Chicken: Add the vegan chicken to the skillet. Sear on all sides until it is golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sprinkle the flour and stir to combine. Allow it to cook for a few minutes, stirring occasionally. Gradually add the vegetable broth, bringing it to a simmer while stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the chopped broccoli and cooked rice to the thickened sauce, mixing well to combine.
- Bake: Transfer the rice mixture to a baking dish. Arrange the browned vegan chicken on top, then cover with foil. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 35 minutes.
- Serve: Once out of the oven, let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy this delicious and comforting herbed chicken and rice dish with your family or friends!
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables for more nutrition, such as bell peppers or spinach.
- Adjust the herbs and seasoning to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg