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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole Tacos

These scrumptious slow cooker chicken mole tacos are easy to prep in the morning and dig into for dinner, they're also great for parties!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 tacos
Calories: 424 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb tomatillos husks removed
  • 1 large anaheim chili sliced in half
  • 4 pasilla chilies sliced in half
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 Serrano peppers minced
  • ½ cup raisins
  • ¼ cup almonds
  • ¼ cup sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp oregano
  • 3 oz dark chocolate chopped
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter
  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 corn tortillas

Instructions

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  1. Turn the broiler on the oven to high.
  2. Place the tomatillos, anaheim chili and pasilla chilies on a baking sheet and under the broiler, roast for 6-8 minutes, or until slightly charred.
  3. While the tomatillos and chiles are roasting, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  4. Add the onion and serrano peppers, saute 5-6 minutes, then add the garlic and saute for an additional minute.
  5. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  6. Remove the chiles and tomatillos from the oven and cool slightly.
  7. Peel the skins from the chilies, and remove the seeds and stems.
  8. Place the chilies and tomatillos into a food processor or blender.
  9. Pulse for 3-5 seconds.
  10. Add the onion, serrano and garlic to the food processor with the remaining ingredients, except for the chicken.
  11. Blend until smooth.
  12. Place the chicken in the bottom of a slow cooker and pour the sauce over the chicken.
  13. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or high 3-4 hours.
  14. Serve the chicken over quinoa or rice, or shred and serve in tortillas as tacos.
  15. Optionally top with queso fresco and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4serving Calories 424kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 186mg (8%) Potassium 962mg (27%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 365mg (7%) Vitamin C 45.1mg (50%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 4.1mg (23%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 424

% Daily Value*

Serving 4serving
Calories 424kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 186mg 8%
Potassium 962mg 20%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 365mg 7%
Vitamin C 45.1mg 50%
Calcium 125mg 13%
Iron 4.1mg 23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.