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Vegan Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo - One Pot

Megan Jones
One-pot Vegan Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo—creamy, comforting, and completely dairy-free. A simple, delicious meal perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Mains, Pasta
Cuisine American, British
Servings 4

Ingredients
 
 

  • 190 g vegan chicken chunks
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted dairy free butter
  • 2 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 500 millilitres vegan chicken broth preferably low-sodium
  • 340 grams dried penne rigatoni or even ziti pasta
  • 250 millilitres dairy free cream warmed
  • 150 grams vegan parmesan freshly grated, plus more for serving
  • 15 grams chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon Flakey salt more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Alfredo Add-Ins: When you add the Parmesan in Step 6

you can add any of the following to the pot, alone or in combination; stir over medium heat for another minute or two.

  • 1 tablespoon vegan 'Nduja paste - ve-du-ya paste
  • 1 Tablespoon Sun-Dried Tomato Paste
  • 400 grams mushrooms sliced & sautéed
  • 400 grams cauliflower florets lightly cooked
  • 2 tablespoons fresh herbs oregano, thyme, or parsley

Instructions
 

  • If you have larger chunks of vegan chicken; Cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, in batches if necessary, and sauté until nicely browned on the outside, about 3-4 minutes (the pieces don’t have to be browned on all sides; two sides is fine).
  • Remove the vegan chicken and set aside on a plate.
  • Do not clean the pan! Those brown bits on the bottom of the pan are going to add flavor to the sauce. Add the garlic to the pan and sauté over medium heat until you can smell it, 30 seconds. Turn the heat to high, add the chicken broth, and scrape the bottom of the pan to loosen up all of the caramelised bits. Bring to a simmer, lower to medium heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. Add the pasta, stir well, and simmer until the pasta starts to soften, about 8 minutes. Stir in the warm cream and the browned vegan chicken pieces.
  • Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the pasta is al-dente, most of the liquid has been absorbed, about 4 minutes more.
  • Stir in the Parmesan until well incorporated, and adjust the seasonings. (See add ins section for other ingredients you can add at this stage)
  • Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the parsley, if desired. Serve hot and grate over extra Parmesan at the table.
Keyword Comfort Food, meal prep, Vegan Pasta
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