I don’t know about you, but I grew up with Marie Callender’s Fettucini with Chicken and Broccoli. My mouth waters at the site of that little green box, waiting to be tossed in the microwave. My only gripe was that it was never enough and I was always left wanting more.
I’ve created my own version with vegan cashew alfredo sauce, tons of broccoli, and delicious vegan chicken that is healthier and just as delicious, if not more (sorry Marie). Plus, I can eat as much as I want of it.
There are all sorts of different chicken substitutes out there, so use whatever one is your favorite, or most accesible for you. I used the Tofurkey Lightly Seasoned Roasted Chick’n, but I think the Gardein strips would also be great.
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Fettuccine Alfredo with Chik’n and Broccoli
Ingredients:
3/4 c veggie broth
1/2 white onion, chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c cashews
1 T lemon juice
1/4 c nutritional yeast
salt
pepper
2 T olive oil
1 head broccoli, cut into bite sized heads
8 oz package vegan chicken (I used Tofurkey)
1/2 pound fettuccine
parsley (optional garnish)
Method:
1. Make the sauce: In a skillet, heat one tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion, cooking for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until fragrant. Add to your blender with veggie broth, cashews, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
2. Meanwhile, cook your pasta according to directions. In the last two minutes of the pasta cooking time, add the broccoli to the pan. Cook for two minutes and drain in a colander with the pasta.
3. While your pasta cooks, brown the chicken. Heat one tablespoon of oil your skillet and heat over medium-high. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes each side, until chicken is nicely browned. Optionally season with more pepper. Set aside.
4. Add pasta and broccoli back to pot over low heat. Add cooked chicken to the pot. Pour the alfredo sauce in and stir until all the noodles and broccoli are coated. Serve and enjoy!