Vegetarian Green-Chili “chicken” Enchiladas

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 3

Vegetarian Green-Chili 'chicken' Enchiladas that will satisfy your Mexican cravings

by The Chefin Mexican

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 cans vegetarian chicken substitute ( or FriChik )
	10 flour tortillas
	3 cans green enchilada sauce
	1 can diced green chilies
	1 bag shredded cheese
	1 carton sour cream
	0.5 packet taco seasoning
	green onions ( optional ) or black olives ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

545

Sugar

Fat

28g

These Vegetarian Green-Chili 'chicken' Enchiladas are a delicious way to satisfy your Mexican food cravings while also incorporating vegetarian options into your diet. Using vegetarian chicken substitute (or FriChik) provides a great alternative to traditional chicken enchiladas and still provides a satisfying texture. The green enchilada sauce and green chilies provide a great kick of flavor while also boosting your vitamin C and antioxidant intake. The cheesy topping makes these enchiladas a true comfort food, perfect for a cozy night in or a family dinner. Customize them to your spice level preference and enjoy with some sour cream and chopped green onions or black olives, if desired.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350F. Grease an 11x13 inch pan.
2.	Mix 2 cans of vegetarian chicken substitute (or FriChik), 3/4 of a can of green enchilada sauce, 1/2 can of diced green chilies, and 1/2 packet of taco seasoning together in a bowl.
3.	Fill the tortillas with the mixture and place them in the greased pan.
4.	Pour 2 cans of green enchilada sauce over the enchiladas and top with shredded cheese.
5.	Cover the pan with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
6.	Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.	Serve with a dollop of sour cream and some chopped green onions or black olives (optional).
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PROS

These enchiladas are a great vegetarian option that are packed with flavor and still give you a satisfying ‘chicken’ texture.

They are also fairly easy to make and can be adjusted to your spice preference.

CONS

If you are not a fan of the vegetarian chicken substitute (or FriChik), this may not be the recipe for you.

The enchiladas are also fairly high in calories due to the cheese and enchilada sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

These vegetarian enchiladas provide a good source of protein from the vegetarian chicken substitute.
The green enchilada sauce and green chilies provide a boost of vitamin C and antioxidants.
However, the cheese and enchilada sauce can also be high in sodium, so be sure to enjoy in moderation as part of a balanced diet.