Best 8 Cheese Enchilada Chowder Recipes

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Calling all cheese lovers! Indulge in a flavor-packed journey with our Cheese Enchilada Chowder, a symphony of Mexican-inspired flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and comforting chowder is brimming with tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and a medley of colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a creamy, cheesy broth that's bursting with Tex-Mex spices. Served with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro and a dollop of sour cream, this chowder is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

But that's not all! This article is a treasure trove of delectable recipes, each offering a unique twist on the classic chowder experience. For those who prefer a vegetarian delight, our Vegetarian Enchilada Chowder is a vibrant and flavorful alternative, showcasing a delightful blend of roasted vegetables, black beans, and corn. And for those who crave a seafood extravaganza, our Seafood Enchilada Chowder is a feast for the senses, featuring an array of succulent seafood treasures swimming in a rich and savory broth.

But wait, there's more! If you're a fan of slow-cooker convenience, our Slow Cooker Enchilada Chowder is your perfect match. Simply toss all the ingredients into your trusty slow cooker and let it work its magic, filling your home with enticing aromas as it cooks. And for those who love a bit of heat, our Spicy Enchilada Chowder will set your taste buds ablaze with its fiery blend of spices, sure to satisfy even the most adventurous palates.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Authentic, homemade Cheese Enchiladas made with corn tortillas, a flavorful blend of Monterey Jack and Cheddar, and a creamy, Tex-Mex enchilada gravy made extra savory thanks to beef broth and the perfect blend of Mexican spices.

Provided by Kelly Anthony

Categories     Dinner     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8-ounce) block of freshly grated Monterey Jack cheese ((about 2 cups))
1 (8-ounce) block of Mild or Medium Cheddar cheese ((about 2 cups))
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cup unsalted or low-sodium beef broth
1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon paprika
12 corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F and have ready a greased 9x13" baking dish. Combine both the Monterey Jack and Cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl and set aside.
  • Add the butter to a large sauté pan over medium heat. As soon as the butter has melted, add sprinkle in the flour and whisk to combine. Add the beef broth in one big splash at a time, whisking well after each addition. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika and whisk to combine.
  • Allow the mixture to come to a simmer, and reduce the heat as needed to maintain it. Simmer for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat, ladle a scant cup of sauce across the bottom of the casserole dish, and set the remaining sauce aside.
  • Working in batches of 4, wrap the corn tortillas in a damp paper towel and place them on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for about 30 to 45 seconds, or until very pliable and soft.
  • As the corn tortillas come out of the microwave, stuff them with about 2 tablespoons of cheese, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the casserole dish in two rows of six. Pour the remaining sauce over the enchiladas and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake for an additional 5 minutes. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes, then serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 g, Calories 509 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 33 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 94 mg, Sodium 945 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

One 12-ounce jar jalapeno slices, drained
2 cups sour cream, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 green onions, sliced, plus more for sprinkling
4 cups grated sharp Cheddar
18 corn tortillas
Enchilada Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell peppers
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 beef, chicken or tomato bouillon cubes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken stock
Two 15-ounce cans tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add the jalapeno slices to the dry skillet and cook until just starting to blacken. Set aside to cool.
  • Mix together the sour cream, cumin, cayenne pepper, green onions, cooled jalapenos and 2 1/2 cups of the grated Cheddar in a bowl.
  • Using tongs, char the tortillas one at a time over a gas flame for 5 to 10 seconds per side, then dunk each tortilla in the Enchilada Sauce. Lay a tortilla on a plate, then spoon a good 2 to 3 tablespoons of the sour cream mixture in the middle. Roll the tortilla, then place it seam-side down in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and sour cream mixture.
  • Cover the dish with the remaining 1 1/2 cups cheese, then bake until bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with extra green onions and serve immediately.
  • Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the peppers, onions and garlic and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the chili powder, cumin, cayenne, bouillon cubes and some salt and pepper and cook for 2 minutes. Add the flour and cook for another minute. Add the stock and stir to combine. Add the tomato sauce and 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until reduced by one-third, about 20 minutes.
  • Let the mixture cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and puree until smooth.
  • The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to a week and can also be frozen.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Enchiladas are an essential component of Houston's ebullient, dynamic foodways. Mexican in origin, while distinctly Tex-Mex at the same time, the dish adapts to its surroundings. Each version of enchiladas is deeply local: The style ubiquitous in Monterrey, Mexico, will be different from those found in San Antonio or El Paso or Mexico City. But from enchilada to enchilada, the common denominator is deliciousness. In "The Enchilada Queen Cookbook," Sylvia Casares notes, "for Tex-Mex-style cheese enchiladas, yellow cheese, such as Cheddar, is the traditional choice" yielding "the quintessential Tex-Mex enchilada."

Provided by Bryan Washington

Categories     dinner, casseroles, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons neutral oil, such as canola, plus more for greasing
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons ground red chile powder (see Tip)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for sprinkling
2 cups beef broth
Salt
10 corn tortillas
1 pound shredded Cheddar (5 cups)
½ cup finely diced white onion
Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch shallow baking dish or pan or a very large cast-iron skillet.
  • Add the oil and flour to a medium skillet. Set over medium-low heat and cook, whisking constantly, until the mixture (known as roux) turns a golden color, smells nutty and thickens, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Add garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano and black pepper to the roux. Whisk until smooth (some clumping from the garlic is fine), being careful to not let the spices burn, about 30 seconds.
  • While whisking constantly, add beef broth 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition, until smooth. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, whisking occasionally, for 10 minutes. Then remove from heat, and allow the gravy to rest for another 10 minutes. Taste the gravy and season with salt as needed for a savory sauce.
  • Meanwhile, in another pan, lightly heat a tortilla over medium just until softened, about 30 seconds per side. Transfer to a clean kitchen towel or sheet of foil and wrap. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, stacking them in the towel or foil. Be careful of overcooking: You're softening each tortilla to prevent them from cracking as they're filled and folded.
  • Fill a softened tortilla with about ⅓ cup of cheese. Roll shut and, with the seam side facing downward, place in the greased baking dish or skillet. Repeat until you've filled all of the tortillas, setting the rolls next to each other.
  • Slowly pour the gravy over all of the tortillas to coat. Afterward, sprinkle the dish with the rest of the cheese and the diced onion.
  • Bake until the gravy is bubbling and the cheese melted, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley, if desired, alongside a sprinkle of salt and black pepper. Serve immediately.

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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You won't bring home leftovers when you make this cheese enchilada recipe. With a homemade tomato sauce and cheesy filling, they always go fast. You can substitute any type of cheese you wish. -Ashley Schackow, Defiance, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce
1-1/3 cups water
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup sour cream
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
2 medium onions, finely chopped
16 flour tortillas (8 inches), warmed
Optional toppings: shredded lettuce, sliced ripe olives, chopped tomatoes and additional sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large saucepan, combine first six ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Mix sour cream, parsley, salt and pepper; stir in Monterey Jack cheese, 2 cups cheddar cheese and onions. Spread 2 tablespoons sauce over each tortilla; top each with about 1/3 cup cheese mixture and roll up. Place in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes, seam side down. Pour remaining sauce over top. , Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 4-5 minutes. If desired, serve with toppings. Freeze option: Cover and freeze enchiladas before baking. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Bake as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 778 calories, Fat 42g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 1741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

ULTIMATE CHEESY ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
1 tablespoon chipotle chile powder
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
12 yellow corn tortillas
16 ounces Chihuahua or Oaxaca cheese, shredded
4 ounces sharp Cheddar, shredded
4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
1/4 cup pickled jalapenos
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, minced

Steps:

  • Heat 1/4 cup of the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. Add the ancho chile, chipotle chile, cocoa, oregano, garlic powder and cumin and cook, whisking frequently, until the mixture is thickened slightly and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock, whisk until smooth and continue to cook until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat the remaining 1/2 cup oil over medium heat in a large skillet until shimmering. Quickly fry each tortilla in the oil, about 5 seconds per side; let drain on paper towels.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Mix the Chihuahua, Cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese together in a bowl. Ladle about a 1/2 cup of the sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-14-inch glass baking dish. Stuff each tortilla with about 1/4 cup of the cheese blend. Roll the tortillas tightly and place seam-side down in the baking dish in 2 identical rows of 6. Cover with the remaining sauce and top with the remaining cheese.
  • Bake until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes. Garnish with the pickled jalapeno and fresh cilantro.

CHEESY CHICKEN ENCHILADA SOUP



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This Creamy Cheesy Chicken Enchilada Soup is a fiesta of flavors full of chunks of chicken, black beans, corn and diced tomatoes, for a complete satisfying and comforting bowl of soup.

Provided by Joanna Cismaru

Categories     Soup

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion (chopped)
1 green bell pepper (seeded and chopped)
10 ounce enchilada sauce ((1 can))
8 ounce cream cheese
14 ounce diced tomatoes ((1 can))
1 cup black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 cup frozen corn kernels (drained)
2 cups chicken breasts (cooked, from 1 roast chicken, chopped)
1 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
2 green onions (chopped)
1 cup mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven or soup pot, over medium heat. Add the onion and bell pepper and cook for about 5 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent.
  • Add the enchilada sauce and cream cheese. Break down the cream cheese with a wooden spoon and cook until the cheese has completely melted.
  • Add the diced tomatoes, black beans, frozen corn and stir.
  • Add the chopped chicken breast and chicken broth. Stir and cook for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, just until the soup is really hot. You don't really want to boil this soup for too long because the cream cheese could curdle. If you find the soup is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth.
  • Remove from heat and top with green onions and mozzarella cheese before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359 kcal, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Protein 23.6 g, Fat 18.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 533 mg, Fiber 5.8 g, Sugar 4.5 g, ServingSize 1 serving

3 CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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My grandma gave me this recipe.

Provided by beanmachine

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups salsa, divided
4 green onions, chopped, divided
2 ½ cups Cheddar cheese, divided
2 ½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
12 (8 inch) flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix cream cheese with 2 cups salsa and 2 chopped green onions in a bowl until thoroughly combined; lightly stir 2 cups shredded Cheddar and 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese into cream cheese mixture. Spoon a scant 1/2 cup of cheese filling in a line down the center of each tortilla and roll tortilla into a log around the filling. Repeat with remaining tortillas and cheese filling. Place rolled tortillas into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Spread top of enchiladas with remaining 1 cup salsa. Lightly mix remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese in a bowl and spread over the salsa. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Cover dish with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven until cheese is melted and bubbly, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 852.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.2 g, Cholesterol 132.4 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 36.8 g, SaturatedFat 28.9 g, Sodium 1902.3 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

CHEESE ENCHILADAS



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Quick and easy cheese enchiladas!

Provided by MNMS

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 50m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 teaspoons Creole-style seasoning
1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas
1 (8 ounce) package Cheddar cheese, shredded, divided
1 onion, diced
1 (6 ounce) can sliced ripe olives
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl combine tomato sauce, tomato paste and Creole-style seasoning.
  • Warm tortillas in microwave, or in oven; dip them in the tomato sauce mixture and lay them in a 9x13 inch casserole dish. Fill each tortilla with cheese, onion, olives and mushrooms; roll. Repeat until dish is full. Sprinkle a small amount of cheese on top.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.1 g, Cholesterol 33.6 mg, Fat 14.9 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 13.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1176.7 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

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Tips for Making the Best Cheese Enchilada Chowder

* Choose the right cheese. A good melting cheese like cheddar or Monterey Jack is essential for creating a creamy and flavorful chowder. You can also use a blend of cheeses for a more complex flavor. * Don't skimp on the spices. Chili powder, cumin, and oregano are all essential spices for enchilada chowder. Be sure to add them to taste, as you can always add more but you can't take them out. * Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. Fresh vegetables and herbs will give your chowder the best flavor. If you can, use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought. * Simmer the chowder for at least 30 minutes. This will help the flavors to meld and develop. Be sure to stir the chowder occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pot. * Serve the chowder with your favorite toppings. Shredded cheese, sour cream, and chopped cilantro are all great options. You can also serve the chowder with tortilla chips or bread. ###

Conclusion

Cheese enchilada chowder is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. With its creamy texture, flavorful spices, and hearty ingredients, this chowder is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying meal, give this cheese enchilada chowder a try. You won't be disappointed!

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