Jiffy Enchilada Chowder a Pantry Recipe
Whip up a hearty, flavor-packed meal in no time with Jiffy Enchilada Chowder—a pantry-friendly recipe perfect for busy weeknights! This one-pot delight combines simple canned staples like black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and enchilada sauce, creating a rich and zesty base. Cubes of creamy cream cheese add indulgent texture, while chili powder and cumin lend a smoky, Tex-Mex flair. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chowder is perfect for when you need comfort food in a hurry. Top it off with shredded cheese, crunchy tortilla chips, and fresh cilantro for a vibrant twist. Ideal for quick dinners, it’s a cozy crowd-pleaser you can make with ingredients you likely already have on hand!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 15-ounce can (drained and rinsed) canned black beans
- 1 15-ounce can (drained) canned corn
- 1 10-ounce can canned diced tomatoes with green chilies
- 2 cups enchilada sauce
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 12.5-ounce can (drained) canned chicken
- 4 ounces (cubed) cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
- 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper
- 1 cup (optional, for topping) shredded cheese (e.g., cheddar or Mexican blend)
- 1 handful (optional, for serving) tortilla chips
- 2 tablespoons (chopped, optional for garnish) fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, combine the canned black beans, canned corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, enchilada sauce, and chicken broth over medium heat.
Add the drained canned chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or fork to ensure it mixes evenly.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Once simmering, reduce the heat to low and add the cubed cream cheese. Stir continuously until the cream cheese has fully melted and is integrated into the chowder.
Let the chowder simmer on low heat for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld together.
Taste the chowder and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with shredded cheese, crushed tortilla chips, and chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy your quick and easy Jiffy Enchilada Chowder!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2829 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.4 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.0 g | 290% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 412 mg | 137% | |
| Sodium | 10993 mg | 478% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 253.7 g | 92% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 61.9 g | 221% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.0 g | ||
| Protein | 185.1 g | 370% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1376 mg | 106% | |
| Iron | 27.4 mg | 152% | |
| Potassium | 4864 mg | 103% | |
*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.
