Instant Pot Chicken Mole
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
50 mins
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Servings
4 –6 servings
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Instant Pot Chicken Mole
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Easy Instant Pot Chicken Mole from scratch! Quick recipe that tastes authentic but is made fast in the Instant Pot. Use this delicious shredded chicken for Mexican enchiladas, tacos, rice, and more.
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Ingredients
- ½ tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
- 1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce NOT two cans, just 2 peppers
- 1 tablespoon adobo sauce from the can of chipotle peppers
- ¼ cup toasted pepitas or toasted sliced almonds
- ¼ cup raisins
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
FOR SERVING:
- Prepared brown rice or tortillas whole wheat or corn
- Your favorite toppings: freshly chopped cilantro, avocado, sliced radishes, chopped almonds or pepitas, cheese, etc!
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Instructions
- Set a 6-quart or larger Instant Pot or similar electric pressure cooker to SAUTE. Add the olive oil. Once hot, add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook just until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Turn off the Instant Pot and scrape the onion and garlic into a blender. Return the insert to the pot and set back to SAUTE. Add a few splashes of water, scrape up any browned bits, and discard them. You want the bottom of the Instant Pot to be fairly clean so that it does not burn. Turn off the Instant Pot.
- To the blender with the onions, add the tomatoes, chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, pepitas, raisins, cocoa powder, salt, cumin, and cinnamon. Blend until smooth.
- Lightly coat the Instant Pot with nonstick spray and place the chicken in the Instant Pot. Pour the sauce over the top and do not stir. Cover and seal the Instant Pot. Cook on HIGH pressure for 8 minutes (for chicken breasts) or 10 minutes (for chicken thighs). Vent immediately.
- Remove the chicken to a plate. Turn the Instant Pot to SAUTE and bring the sauce to a simmer. Let bubble, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is rich and thick, about 10 minutes. Place a layer of paper towels over the top as the sauce cooks to catch any splatters. While the sauce cooks, shred the chicken with two forks. Return the chicken to the pot and toss with the thickened sauce. Enjoy with any desired toppings over rice, as a filling for tacos or quesadillas, over nachos, or right out of the Instant Pot with a fork.
Notes
- To make in a slow cooker: I have not tried this method myself, but if you'd like to adapt the recipe for the crock pot, here's what I would recommend. Saute the onions and garlic in a skillet instead of the Instant Pot and proceed with the rest of step 1 and 2 to make the sauce. Place the chicken and sauce in the slow cooker as directed in step 3 and cook for 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 hours on high or 4 to 5 hours on low. After the chicken is cooked, transfer the sauce to a saucepan to reduce.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1(of 5), without accompaniments
Calories
257kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
88mg
(29%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4–6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1(of 5), without accompaniments | |
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 88mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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