0 from 12 votes
Chicken Mole Enchiladas
This recipe for Chicken Mole Enchiladas is a simpler take on a classic Mexican dish that's easier to make but just as delicious to eat.
Prep Time
1 hr
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 672 kcal
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt plus more for seasoning chicken
- freshly cracked black pepper to taste
- 2 corn tortillas for the mole plus 12 corn tortillas for the enchiladas 14 total
- 6 dried Pasilla or Ancho chiles or a combination (I used half and half)
- 2 medium white onions divided
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon cloves
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
- vegetable oil for brushing tortillas I like grapeseed
- queso fresco for serving
- sour cream or Mexican crema for serving
- cilantro for garnish (optional)
- avocado for garnish (optional)
Notes
- Move quickly when toasting the chiles - they will get bitter if they burn. A few seconds on each side is enough!
- The mole sauce should be very very smooth. If there is still some grit to it after blending for several minutes, pass it through a strainer to remove some of the chunks.
- Be careful when cooking the mole on the stovetop - it will bubble and spit, so stir constantly and cover. This is an important step to develop the flavor - don't skip it!
- Don't overcook the tortillas in the oven or they will start to crisp up and become difficult to roll. 5 minutes is plenty.
Nutrition Information
Calories
672kcal
(34%)
Carbohydrates
78g
(26%)
Protein
40g
(80%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
132mg
(44%)
Sodium
1291mg
(54%)
Potassium
1512mg
(43%)
Fiber
19g
(76%)
Sugar
27g
(54%)
Vitamin A
11164IU
(223%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 672
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 672kcal | 34% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 40g | 80% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 132mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 1291mg | 54% |
| Potassium | 1512mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 19g | 76% |
| Sugar | 27g | 54% |
| Vitamin A | 11164IU | 223% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.