Broccoli Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Broccoli Chicken Lasagna Recipe appears when comfort food cravings meet responsible vegetable decisions during busy weeknight survival mode.
You layer broccoli, vegan chicken pieces, creamy sauce, and noodles, convincing yourself adulthood definitely includes cheesy baked dinners.
Broccoli Chicken Lasagna Recipe
This Broccoli Chicken Lasagna Recipe combines broccoli, plant-based chicken, creamy dairy-free sauce, and pasta layers into a comforting vegan bake.
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook noodles according to package directions; drain.
- Steam broccoli for 3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook onion for 4 minutes, then add garlic.
- Add vegan chicken strips and cook 5 minutes.
- Blend cashews, plant milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Spread ½ cup cream sauce into baking dish.
- Place noodle layer evenly.
- Add broccoli and chicken mixture.
- Pour ¾ cup cream sauce over layer.
- Sprinkle small amount dairy-free mozzarella.
- Repeat layers twice evenly.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 350Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 37g
Fiber: 6g
Protein: 23g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin C: 45%Calcium: 20%
Iron: 18%
Vitamin A: 22%
Magnesium: 14%
Additional notes / tips
- Roast broccoli for deeper flavor before layering.
- Add black pepper generously to cream sauce.
- Use whole-grain noodles for added texture.
- Let baked lasagna rest before slicing.
- Add lemon zest for brightness.
