Easy Chicken Mole Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
126 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
448 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Chicken Mole Recipe
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This easy chicken mole recipe couldn't be easier! Whether you serve it up on tacos, in a bowl with rice and beans, or any other way you like it, this is the best way to make it. Spicy, flavorful, and beyond delicious thanks to our homemade mole sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 chipotle pepper chopped, from 1 can of chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 2 teaspoon adobo sauce from the chipotle pepper can
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles 1 can
- 4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
- 2 pounds shredded cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken
For Serving
- white rice or tortillas
- Optional toppings: avocado, sour cream, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and/or fresh cilantro
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Instructions
- Place a pot over medium heat and add the oil.
- Add the onion and garlic, stirring often, for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Carefully pour the mixture into a high powered blender.
- Add the peanut butter, chicken broth, chili powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined.
- Return the mixture to the pot over medium heat. Cook to reduce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
- Stir in the chicken, fully coating in the sauce.
- Serve over rice or with warm tortillas. Top with optional toppings such as avocado, sour cream, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
Notes
- Storage: Store easy chicken mole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Use rotisserie chicken or another pre-cooked option to make this recipe super quick and easy!
- A high-powered blender is the best way to get a super smooth consistency for your homemade mole sauce.
- Serve with your favorite toppings or sides to make easy burrito bowls.
- Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
448kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
44g
(88%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Cholesterol
113mg
(38%)
Sodium
877mg
(37%)
Potassium
735mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
346IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 448 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 448kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 44g | 88% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 113mg | 38% |
| Sodium | 877mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 735mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 346IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
126 reviews
Excellent
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