vegan french onion chicken casserole @hotforfood lauren toyota

· 6 servings 8 oz / 227g vegan chicken pieces 1 to 2 tbsp avocado oil or vegetable oil 2 white or yellow onions, sliced (about 4 cups sliced) 3 tbsp vegan butter, divided 1 tsp dried thyme ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground black pepper 1 ½ C elbow macaroni 1 ¼ C reserved pasta water 3 C mozzarella style shreds, divided 2 tsp minced garlic 1 tsp cornstarch 1 tsp white wine vinegar 1 tsp dijon mustard ½ tsp onion powder ½ tsp vegan beef flavored bouillon paste or vegan worcestershire 2 C finely chopped lacinato or leafy kale, stems removed 1 C garlic croutons (optional) * see note #allrecipes