Vegetarian Chicken with Tomato Sauce
Satisfy your cravings for comfort food with this hearty and flavorful Vegetarian Chicken with Tomato Sauce recipe! Featuring tender plant-based chicken strips simmered in a vibrant tomato sauce infused with garlic, onion, and Mediterranean herbs like oregano and basil, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser. The addition of tomato paste and a touch of sugar brings out a deep, rich flavor, while fresh parsley and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese elevate every bite. Ready in just 45 minutes, this protein-packed dish is perfect for busy weeknights or as a cozy weekend indulgence. Serve it with your favorite pasta, crusty bread, or over rice for a plant-based twist on a classic comfort meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams Plant-based chicken strips
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves
- 400 grams Canned crushed tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon Dried basil
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Finely chop the onion and garlic, then add them to the skillet. Sauté for 5 minutes or until the onion is translucent.
Add the plant-based chicken strips to the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, dried oregano, basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
Chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Serve the Vegetarian Chicken hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and additional parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
280 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.2 g | 18% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.9 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 13 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 939 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.2 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 20.9 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 575 mg | 12% | |
*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.
