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August 2, 2022

Baked Chicken, Spinach and Feta Enchiladas

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So I dream a lot about these enchiladas. I'm a huge lover of Mexican food - the bright colours and the seasoned vegetables that are just to die for. These baked wraps are my homemade and not-so-spicy version of the classic, filled with chunks of vegetarian chicken, a wickedly addictive and smoky tomato sauce, crumbled feta that is teased by the creaminess of the baked Red Leicester and cheddar cheese on top, and the freshness of the basil served on top. Every single bite is so good, and before you know it, you've eaten two whole enchiladas...whoops!

enchiladas in rectangular white dish with chopped basil
Baked Chicken, Spinach and Feta Enchiladas

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For the vegetarian chicken, I really recommend using Meatless Farm's Chicken Breasts. Despite being frozen, you can just bake them beforehand and then chop them and add them into the enchilada mix and they have a great flavour and texture. However, if you have a brand that you prefer to use instead, this is absolutely fine - I would only recommend that you stay clear of already flavoured alternatives. You don't want to contrast the flavour of the sauce!

enchiladas in dish with tomato sauce
Baked Chicken, Spinach and Feta Enchiladas

Baked Chicken, Spinach and Feta Enchiladas

Think smoky enchiladas filled chunks of veggie chicken, a wickedly addictive tomato sauce and the saltiness of the feta cheese all in one big bite. They're good, really good!

Prep:

5

min

cook:

45

min

total:

50

min

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Ingredients

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 300g passata
  • 400g tinned tomatoes, chopped
  • 150g feta
  • 200g veggie chicken, cut into pieces
  • 200g fresh spinach
  • 20g cheddar
  • 20g Red Leicester cheese
  • 8 tortilla wraps
  • 200g creme fraiche
  • Extra-virgin olive oil
  • Extra: salt, pepper, fresh basil leaves for garnishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 180°C / Fan Setting 170°C / 356°F / Gas Mark 4.
  2. Cook the veggie chicken according to the package instructions and leave to cool on the side afterwards.
  3. In a large wok-styled pan or saucepan, saute the chopped onion and garlic in a little bit of olive oil until the onion has softened. Add in the halved cherry tomatoes, smoked paprika and cumin and season with salt and pepper. Cook for a further five minutes.
  4. Add in the tinned cherry tomatoes, the passata and a little extra seasoning of salt and pepper and leave to simmer over a medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Take out three ladlefuls of this mixture and leave to the side, and then mix in the chopped veggie chicken pieces, crumble in the feta cheese and mix in the fresh spinach, leaving the mixture afterwards to allow the spinach to wilt slightly.
  5. In your large baking dish, spoon over the tomato sauce mixture that was left to the side, making sure it is evenly spread.
  6. Spoon roughly two-three large tablespoons of the enchilada mixture onto the middle of each tortilla wrap. Roll the tortilla wraps up and place them in the baking dish.
  7. Gently spoon over the creme fraiche onto the tops of each wrap, making sure that all of the bread is evenly covered. Sprinkle over the cheddar and Red Leicester cheese and place in the oven to bake for 30-45minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and bubbling.
  8. Serve immediately, particularly with a couple of fresh basil leaves and an extra sprinkling of pepper.

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Monday, August 9, 2021
Vivien Christie
this version of veggie nachos is so tasty, we have it every time we entertain family and friends. It's a staple recipe, and so easy to make, you must try it!
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