Description
A creamy and comforting vegan casserole featuring tender broccoli, flavorful vegan chicken, and melty vegan cheddar cheese over perfectly cooked rice. This Cheesy Broccoli Rice Vegan Casserole is easy to make on the stovetop and perfect for a wholesome dinner.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 ounces vegan chicken chopped
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice rinsed
- 3 cups vegetable broth plus more as needed
- 1 1/2 cups vegan cream
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups vegan shredded cheddar cheese or homemade cheese sauce
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil and sauté vegan chicken: In a large skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add 8 ounces of chopped vegan chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook: Stir in 4 cloves minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Add rice, broth, and cream: Pour in 1 1/2 cups rinsed long grain white rice, 3 cups vegetable broth, and 1 1/2 cups vegan cream. Stir to combine, bring the mixture to a boil, then cover and lower heat to simmer for 12 minutes.
- Incorporate broccoli and adjust liquid: After 12 minutes, add 4 cups broccoli florets and stir. If the mixture is dry, add about 1 cup more vegetable broth or water. Cover and simmer for another 8 minutes.
- Add cheese and melt: Uncover the skillet, stir in 1 cup of the 2 cups vegan shredded cheddar cheese, then sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Cover and simmer until the cheese melts and broccoli is tender.
- Season and serve: Taste the casserole and add salt if needed (usually not necessary). Serve immediately and enjoy your creamy vegan casserole.
Notes
- Vegan Chicken: Use homemade seitan vegan chicken (about half the seitan recipe), store-bought vegan chicken such as Daring brand, or substitute with a can of rinsed and drained chickpeas.
- Brown Rice Substitute: If using brown rice instead of white, increase cooking time to about 40 minutes and add 4-5 cups of vegetable broth or water for sufficient liquid.
- Vegan Cream Options: Ripple’s Half and Half is recommended, but full fat coconut milk, almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, or homemade cashew cream can be used.
- Cheese Options: Follow Your Heart cheddar brand works well. For homemade cheese, try cashew cheese sauce or nut-free vegan cheese recipes.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
