Cheesy chicken and rice with tofu & veggies EASY. This Tofu and Rice Cheesy Casserole features slow-baked tofu atop a bed of brown rice and broccoli and smothered in a garlicky, vegan cheese sauce. Think of it as sort of like your momma's Chicken and Rice Casserole without the poor, dead chicken. Great recipe for Cheesy chicken and rice with tofu & veggies EASY.
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Ingredients of Cheesy chicken and rice with tofu & veggies EASY
- Prepare 3 of boneless skinless chicken breasts.
- You need 1 cup of diced purple onion.
- Prepare 1 of diced red bell pepper.
- You need 2 cups of sliced mushrooms.
- You need 1 teaspoon of minced garlic.
- Prepare 2 cans of cream of mushroom soup.
- It's 2 cups of chicken broth.
- You need 1 cup of tofu cut into 1/2 inch pieces.
- You need 1/2 cup of shredded Colby jack cheese.
- You need 1/4 cup of ranch dressing (optional).
- Prepare 2 cups of minute rice.
- You need 2 tablespoons of dried parsely.
- Prepare 1 teaspoon of paprika.
- You need 1/2 teaspoon of salt or to taste.
- You need 1/2 teaspoon of pepper or to taste.
- You need 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder.
- It's 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- It's 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings (optional).
Top the rice mixture with the chicken. Stir the boiling liquid back into the vegetable/tofu mixture and bring it all to a boil. Remove it from the heat and stir it into the rice that's in the casserole dish. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Cheesy chicken and rice with tofu & veggies EASY instructions
- Cut you chicken breast in half length wise to thin them. Cook in a little oil and top with all dry seasoning and bacon drippings..
- Stir in red pepper, onion and mushroom and sauté until soft. About 10 minutes. Add in minced garlic and shredded cheese and tofu pieces..
- Stir in both cans of soup and chicken broth and mix well, add in ranch dressing if you desire..
- Prepare rice according to directions on package and mix in the chicken and veggie mixture and serve. I garnished mine with more pepper slices, cheese and parsley..
Simply add everything to a pan, bake, and enjoy. The phrase "Cheesy Broccoli Rice Casserole" sounds delicious in and of itself, don't get me wrong. Why You'll Love Vegan Chicken and Rice Casserole. If you like creamy, cheesy, delicious casseroles, this recipe might just be your jam. For me, it's all about the the combination of the mushrooms, the creamy sauce, the vegan chicken, and vegan cheese.