Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake
Cheesy Chicken & Broccoli Bake
This recipe is a classic comfort dish that’s perfect for those nights you want something easy and deliciously filling. There are very few moving parts to putting it together so you’ll be cozying up to a bowl in no time. It’s great on it’s own or serve it with rice or noodles.
Serves 4
Ingredients
3 cups (320 g) frozen or fresh Broccoli florets roughly chopped
8 oz (227 g) Soy Curls rehydrated (I used Butler’s)
1 tsp (5 g) Thyme
1 tsp (5 g) Garlic Powder
1 tsp (5 g) Onion Powder
1 tsp (5 g) Poultry Seasoning
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/3 -1/2 cup (40-60 g) Seasoned Bread Crumbs
1 Tbsp of chopped Parsley
Cheddar Sauce
7.5 oz (198 g) Vegan Cheddar Cheese
2 cups (473 ml) Plant Milk
2 Tbsp (30 g) Nutritional Yeast
1 tsp (5 g) Garlic Powder
1 Tbsp (15 g) Miso Paste
Salt & Pepper to taste
Note: You can sub the soy curls with any non breaded Vegan chicken
Directions
1. Rehydrate the soy curls by soaking them in enough hot water to cover them along with the poultry seasoning for 15-30 minutes. Add more hot water as needed to keep them covered.
2. Drain the soy curls and add them to a large skillet on medium heat to brown. Add in the garlic powder, onion powder and thyme. Let them cook for about 8-10 minutes flipping occasionally. Set aside.
3. In a pot, heat the soy milk and miso paste on medium heat. Once the miso has dissolved add in the cheddar and stir occasionally until melted. Add in the garlic powder, nutritional yeast, salt & pepper. Mix well and keep warm on low heat.
4.Cook the broccoli in boiling salted water until tender and bright green, about 4-8 minutes. Drain and set aside.
5. Assemble the dish by adding half of the cooked broccoli and half of the browned soy curls to a greased baking dish. Pour over half the cheese sauce and repeat until everything has been added to the baking dish.
6. Top with seasoned bread crumbs and bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until nicely browned and bubbling.
7. Top with chopped parsley and allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
