Vegan Chicken Spinach Alfredo

In our busy household, meal prep is essential. One of my favorite meals to prep is pasta. Before our week starts, I prepare a large pot of vegan pasta that will get us through the week. This week I decided  to switch it up and make vegan chicken Alfredo. I found a great new meat substitute called CHKN not Chicken at Sprouts Farmers Market.

Before becoming vegan I consumed a lot of chicken. I was like millions of Americans that do not consider what happens to our food before it gets to our plates. When I became vegan and started watching documentaries, I was horrified to see footage of chickens being stomped, punched, kicked, and continuously abused on their way to ending up on grocery store shelves.

​Today I am glad to no longer be part of that vicious cycle.

CHKN not Chicken is simply that...chicken without the chicken. It's a great plant-based meat alternative that contains no artificial ingredients. In fact, the ingredients include:

VEGAN CHKN BLEND (PEA PROTEIN, VEGETABLE BASE {Carrots, Celery, Onion, Tomato} Maltodextrin, Cane Sugar, Salt, Food Starch, Garlic, Natural Flavors, Spice), WATER, UNREFINED MCT COCONUT OIL, YEAST EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER OIL, MUSHROOM EXTRACT

It is also a great source of iron and contains 20 grams of protein per serving. It's quick and easy to make, and it's so versatile that it can be included in many recipes as a substitute for chicken.

Rich, creamy, savory, protein-packed, delicious and four ingredients!
 
Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 24
 
​Ingredients:
3 lbs. whole wheat pasta
3 jars 15 oz. plant based alfredo
2 packages Naked CHKN Not Chicken
1.5 cups steamed chopped spinach
 
Directions:
1. Prepare pasta, drain, and set aside.
2. Prepare CHKN not Chicken per package instructions. Set aside.
3. Prepare spinach and set aside. (I used frozen, chopped spinach).
4. In the large pot of pasta, stir in a third of the CHKN, one jar of sauce, and a third of the spinach. Continue until all ingredients are evenly combined.
5. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Info: Serving size: 8 oz.   Calories: 275.8   Fat: 6.3g    Saturated Fat: 0.2g    Protein: 9g  Sugar: 2.3g    Fiber: 1g   Sodium: 425mg   Carb: 42g

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