Plant Chicken Enchilada Pie That Gets You Through the Christmas Countdown is the an easy stress-free dinner that’s perfect for busy December nights. This easy baked enchilada-style casserole layers our tender Shredded Plant Chicken, corn tortillas, and melty vegan cheese with a creamy salsa verde and cilantro sauce. Finished with bubbly, lightly browned cheese and fresh toppings, this one-pan vegan enchilada pie delivers bold flavor with minimal prep and zero rolling required. Ideal for weeknight dinners, holiday meal prep, or feeding a crowd, this comforting plant-based casserole is exactly the kind of low-effort, high-reward recipe you need during the holiday season.
4-6Serves
22 minsCook
20 minsPrep
Prepare the sauce and filling:
a. Preheat oven to 425°F. Lightly grease an 8-inch-square broiler-safe baking dish with cooking spray.
b. In a blender, puree the salsa verde, vegan sour cream, and cilantro until smooth, about 20-30 seconds. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
c. Microwave the two pouches of Daring Shredded Plant Chicken according to package instructions. Let cool slightly, about 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork if needed.
Assemble the pie:
a. Spread 1/2 cup of the salsa verde sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
b. In a large bowl, combine the remaining sauce with the prepared plant-based chicken, scallions, and 1 cup of grated vegan cheese. Toss to combine and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
c. Place 4 corn tortillas on top of the sauce in the pan, slightly overlapping. Top with one-third of the plant chicken mixture (about 1 1/3 cups) and layer with 4 more tortillas. Repeat this layering two more times, ending with the remaining chicken mixture and the final 1/2 cup of vegan cheese sprinkled on top.
Bake and serve:
a. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 15-20 minutes, until warmed through.
b. Remove the foil and broil for 1-2 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and slightly browned (watch closely to avoid burning).
c. Serve hot, sprinkled with finely chopped white onion and additional cilantro.
