Baked Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
Ladies, let’s be honest—weeknight dinners shouldn’t feel like a mushroom-hunting expedition or a culinary stress test in disguise.
This baked chicken with mushrooms recipe goes fully vegan, delivering tender plant-based protein and earthy mushrooms roasted to perfection.
Garlic, herbs, and olive oil make the kitchen smell like a cozy bistro, while you sip wine pretending you’re a master chef.
Every bite hits savory, umami, and slightly cheeky flavor notes, giving you instant “I totally know what I’m doing” confidence.
Serve for family, friends, or solo feasts and watch everyone swoon over your guilt-free, flavor-packed, visually stunning masterpiece.
Baked Chicken with Mushrooms Recipe
A vegan baked chicken with mushrooms using plant-based protein, roasted with earthy mushrooms, garlic, and herbs for rich, comforting flavors.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seitan or extra-firm tofu pressed and sliced
- 1 cup mushrooms sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic, thyme, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss seitan or tofu slices and mushrooms in mixture until evenly coated.
- Arrange protein and mushrooms in baking dish.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and tender.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Use a mix of cremini and shiitake mushrooms for deeper umami.
- Marinate protein for 30 minutes for richer flavor.
- Serve with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or herbed rice for a complete meal.
