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chicken mole enchiladas

Savory Chicken Mole Enchiladas for Comfort Food Lovers

Indulge in chicken mole enchiladas, a delightful combination of tender chicken and rich mole sauce that will comfort your soul.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 enchiladas
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Mole Sauce
  • 1 jar Jarred mole Use a brand like Doña Maria for convenience.
  • 1 oz Chocolate Dark chocolate or Mexican chocolate are ideal.
  • 1 pinch Cinnamon Enhances the mole's richness.
For the Enchiladas
  • 3 cups Shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
  • 12 pieces Corn tortillas Fresh or homemade options are better.
  • 1 cup Queso fresco Can be substituted with crumbled feta.
  • 1 medium Onion Finely chopped, preferably white onions.
For Garnish
  • 2 tbsp Sesame seeds Sprinkle on top for a nutty finish.
  • 2 tbsp Oil Neutral oil like sunflower for frying.

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • skillet
  • Pan
  • Serving Plate

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine the shredded chicken with water, oregano, onion, garlic, and salt. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour until the chicken is tender and easily shreds apart.
  2. In a pan over medium heat, mix the jarred mole sauce with reserved chicken broth, adding in pieces of chocolate and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Simmer for about 5 minutes until smooth.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry each corn tortilla for about 15 seconds on each side and drain on paper towels.
  4. Take a warm tortilla, dip it into the mole sauce, place it on a plate, add a generous portion of shredded chicken, some chopped onion, and crumbled queso fresco, then roll tightly or fold.
  5. Arrange the filled enchiladas on a serving plate, drizzle with warm mole sauce, and sprinkle with additional toppings. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1enchiladaCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure to fry tortillas before assembly to prevent breaking. Store leftovers separately to keep tortillas fresh.

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