Crock Pot Creamy Enchilada Chowder
Warm up your weeknight dinners with this hearty Crock Pot Creamy Enchilada Chowder, a perfect fusion of comfort and bold Tex-Mex flavors! Tender shredded chicken swims in a rich blend of chicken broth, red enchilada sauce, and creamy cheese, complemented by sweet corn, black beans, and a hint of spice from chili powder and cumin. The slow cooker does all the work, delivering a velvety chowder packed with robust flavor in every bite. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of brightness, and serve with tortilla chips or warm cornbread for a crowd-pleasing meal. Ideal for busy days, this creamy enchilada soup is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Red enchilada sauce
- 1 can Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (e.g., Rotel)
- 1 cup Frozen corn kernels
- 1 can Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 medium Chopped onion
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts in the crock pot.
Add the chicken broth, enchilada sauce, diced tomatoes with green chilies, corn, black beans, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the crock pot.
Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir gently to combine.
Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the crock pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the crock pot.
Add the cubed cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to the crock pot. Stir until the cheeses have melted and the chowder becomes creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (add more salt, pepper, or spices to your liking).
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy the creamy enchilada flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2394 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.5 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 76.0 g | 380% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 8958 mg | 389% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 115.0 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.5 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 178.4 g | 357% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1363 mg | 105% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 3637 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
