Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder blends tender shredded chicken with fire-roasted tomatoes, black beans, and a gentle chipotle warmth, all thickened with masa for a lush, tortilla-like body. Melty Mexican cheese adds a rich finish that makes each spoonful comforting and hearty. Serve this on cool evenings or casual game nights when you want a bold, cozy bowl that satisfies.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 19 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 79
- Metabolic
- 43
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a soup pot over medium to medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender and starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 2
Stir in masa harina and cook for 1 minute. Add chicken stock and stir until smooth. Add chicken, black beans, diced tomatoes with juice, enchilada sauce, chile peppers, chipotle in adobo sauce, 1 teaspoon cumin, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder. Stir until combined and bring to a simmer. Lower the heat and simmer until heated through, about 15 minutes.
- 3
Add Mexican cheddar a handful at a time. As it melts into the soup, add a bit more until all the cheese is added and incorporated. Adjust salt and other seasonings as needed.
- Calories 844.16 kcal High 42%
- Protein 59.99 g Good Source 120%
- Carbohydrate 34.12 g 12%
- Total Fat 50.93 g High 65%
- Saturated Fat 28.89 g High 144%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 188.18 mg High 63%
- Sodium 2154.27 mg High 94%
- Dietary Fiber 5.93 g Good Source 21%
- Total Sugars 4.59 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 982.58 mg Good Source 76%
- Iron 3.49 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 257.48 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 379.62 mcg Good Source 42%
- Vitamin C 4.71 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder is made with 16 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chicken Stock, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Diced Green Chiles. Each serving provides about 844.16 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chicken Stock, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Diced Green Chiles, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 16 is above.
- How long does it take to make Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder?
- About 55 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 844.16 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder healthy?
- Creamy Chicken Enchilada Chowder has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 844.16 calories and 59.99 g of protein, or 120% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2154.27 mg (94% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 28.89 g (144% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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