1packagevegan chicken like Gardein chicken strips or scallopinican also use tempeh, rehydrated soy curls or cubed tofu
1 1/2 tablespoonscooking oil
1teaspooncumin
1teaspoongarlic powder
1/4teaspoonchili powder
1/8teaspooncayenne pepper
1/4teaspoonsaklt
1/4teaspoonground black pepper
1/2cupred oniondiced
1/2 cupcorn
4-8ouncescanned chopped chili peppers
14ouncecan diced tomatoes
14ouncecan black beansdrained and rinsed (optional if using vegan chicken)
1/2teaspoonflour
1 recipeextra easy enchilada sauce see recipe note belowor 10 oz can enchilada sauce
1ripeavacadooptional or see recipe notes below for guacamole
1/4cup chopped fresh cilantro, or 1 tablesoon dried cilantro, optional
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees farenheit.
1.) Heat oil in large saute pan. Add vegan chicken to pan and lightly brown. Sprinkle with spices (cumin, garlic powder, chili powder,cayenne pepper, salt,and black pepper), then flip chicken over to lightly brown on other side. Remove from pan and set aside.
2.) Add onion to same pan (adding a bit more oil if necessary) and cook to soften and until translucent.
3.) Add corn, chili peppers and tomatoes (and drained black beans if using) and stir. Cook 1 minute then add flour (stirring well after adding to avoid clumps). Remove from heat.
4.) Warm tortillas (wrap in damp paper towel and microwave for 30 seconds or wrap in foil and place in preheated oven for 5 minutes).
5.) Lightly coat the bottom of a 13 x 9 inch casserole pan with enchilada sauce.
6.) Place heaping 1/4 cup of filling into center of warmed tortilla then roll up and place in casserole pan. Continue with rest of tortillas.
7.) Pour enchilada sauce over enchiladas, covering well.
8.) Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 20- 25 minutes.
9.) Remove from oven and top with chopped avacado and cilantro if using. Serve.