Vegan Italian Chicken and Pastina
Comforting, light, and bursting with Italian-inspired flavors, this Vegan Italian Chicken and Pastina recipe is the ultimate plant-based twist on a classic. Tender vegan chicken strips are sautéed until golden and paired with delicate pastina pasta in a fragrant vegetable broth seasoned with thyme, basil, and a hint of tangy lemon juice. A medley of garlic, onions, carrots, and celery adds depth and nutrition, creating a hearty soup that’s ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or a cozy lunch, this one-pot vegan recipe is as satisfying as it is simple. Serve with freshly chopped parsley for a bright finish and a bowl of crusty bread on the side to soak up every last spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 8 oz Vegan chicken strips
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 unit Carrot, finely diced
- 1 unit Celery stalk, finely diced
- 1 unit Yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cups Vegetable broth
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.5 tsp Dried basil
- 1 unit Bay leaf
- 1 cup Pastina
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Add the vegan chicken strips to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add the minced garlic, diced carrot, celery, and onion. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onion is translucent.
Pour in the vegetable broth and water. Stir in the dried thyme, dried basil, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the pastina to the pot and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Return the vegan chicken strips to the pot, allowing them to heat through for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, then taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Divide into bowls and enjoy your warm and hearty Vegan Italian Chicken and Pastina!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
436 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.5 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1060 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.7 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 22.0 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 84 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 740 mg | 16% | |
*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.
