Best 10 Chicken Mole Burritos Recipes

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Chicken mole burritos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Made with tender chicken, rich mole sauce, and an array of flavorful fillings, these burritos are sure to satisfy even the most discerning palate. The combination of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors in the mole sauce pairs perfectly with the juicy chicken and fluffy tortillas, creating a culinary experience that will leave you craving more. Whether you prefer your burritos loaded with cheese, beans, or guacamole, there are endless possibilities for customizing them to your liking. So why wait? Grab your apron and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure with our comprehensive guide to the best chicken mole burritos.

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EASY CHICKEN BURRITOS WITH MOJO



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

4 garlic cloves
2 serrano chilies, seeds removed
1 large handful fresh cilantro leaves
Juice 2 limes
Juice 1 orange
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 large flour tortillas
1 (3 to 4 pound) whole roasted chicken, shredded
Yellow Rice, recipe follows
Spicy Black Beans, recipe follows
2 avocados chopped
1 cup grated queso blanco or Monterey jack cheese
Sour cream, for garnish
Cilantro leaves, for garnish
Lime wedges, for garnish
2 cups long-grain rice
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, smashed
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 bay leaf
2 cups (about 1 pound) dried black beans, picked over and rinsed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Make the Mojo Sauce: Put the garlic, chilies, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, and olive oil into a blender and process until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  • To make the burritos: Warm the tortillas for 30 seconds in a dry skillet or on the grill until pliable. Place some chicken down the center of a tortilla and top with rice and beans, avocado, grated cheese, and Mojo Sauce. Roll up the burrito and serve topped with a generous drizzle of sour cream; garnish with cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime juice.
  • Put all the ingredients into a heavy bottomed pot, stir well, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice has absorbed the water, about 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard the garlic and bay leaf, fluff with a fork, and serve.
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Quick soak the beans: Put beans in a pot and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour. Drain the beans.
  • In the same pot, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, jalapeno pepper, garlic, and bay leaf and cook until the vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the beans and cover with water by about 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the beans and season them with salt and pepper.
  • Yield: 8 servings

'EASIEST EVER' CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS



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In Mexico, rich mole poblano is a celebratory dish, often made for special occasions, which takes about 4 days. The sauce in this recipe is a streamlined version that packs in deep and delicious flavor and is easy to make ahead and freeze, so even weekdays can be festive.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
5 dried pasilla or anocho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, or handful regular tortilla chips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
Kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
One 3.1-ounce disk Mexican chocolate, chopped, (recommended: Ibarra*)
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup queso fresco or mild Feta

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, then shred into small bite-sized pieces.
  • For the mole: Reconstitute the dried chiles by soaking them in 1 1/2 cups hot water for 15 minutes. Then drain and set aside. Toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until dry, crisp and golden. Tear into pieces and set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with a little salt and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a blender with the chiles, tortillas, peanut butter and oregano. Pour the chicken stock over and blend until very smooth. Then transfer the sauce to a medium saute pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the chocolate. Season the mole with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup of mole for garnishing the enchiladas, the rest will be used for dipping the tortillas.
  • To assemble the enchiladas: Fill a medium saute pan half way with oil over high heat. When the oil is hot, dip 1 tortilla at a time and fry just until soft and heated through, a few seconds. Lift out, let the excess oil drip off and then dip the fried tortilla directly into the warm mole (which should be right next to the pan for easy dipping) and transfer to a plate. Working quickly, put 1/3 cup of the shredded chicken in the center, being careful not to over fill. Roll the tortilla like a cigar to enclose the filling and place in a serving dish seam- side down. Continue to fill all of the tortillas and place them side-by- side. Pour the reserved mole over the top. (This recipe can be tightly wrapped and frozen for 3 weeks at this stage. To reheat: Preheat oven to 350degrees F, unwrap and bake until sauce is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, about 20 to 25 minutes.) To serve, drizzle with a little sour cream and sprinkle with queso.

SUPER CHICKEN MOLE



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A straightforward version of the classic Chicken Mole. Chicken breasts are simmered in a dark tomato chile sauce with a hint of chocolate. Serve with rice or corn tortillas.

Provided by Darren

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Mole Sauce Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
1 pound tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 hot chile peppers, minced
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
3 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup chopped fresh oregano
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, grated
½ lime, juiced
1 bunch chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add onions, and cook for a few minutes, then stir in tomatoes, and cook until they release all of their juice. Stir in the hot chile peppers, cilantro, black pepper and sugar. Bring to a boil, and let it cook for about 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Add chicken breasts to the skillet, along with the oregano, cinnamon, cumin, bay leaf, chocolate and lime juice. Simmer over medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes or until chicken breasts are cooked through. Chicken breasts should have an internal temperature of 170 degrees F (75 degrees C) when fully cooked. Remove bay leaf, and serve chicken breasts smothered in sauce. Garnish with additional fresh parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Cholesterol 60.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 79.1 mg, Sugar 9.8 g

CHICKEN MOLE



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In a world where chipotle is almost a supermarket staple, it's fair to say that authentic Mexican food has gone mainstream. And we couldn't be happier: We love the complex layering of flavors in real Mexican cooking. Mole, the signature sauce of Mexico.

Provided by Jeanne Thiel Kelley

Categories     Chicken     Chocolate     Sauté     Low Cal     High Fiber     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Almond     Healthy     Potluck     Tortillas     Simmer     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Soy Free

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons (or more) peanut oil (preferably unrefined), divided
5 pounds skinless boneless chicken thighs
3 cups low-salt chicken broth
2 cups orange juice
1 1/4 pounds onions, sliced
1/2 cup sliced almonds
6 large garlic cloves, sliced
4 teaspoons cumin seeds
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
4 ounces dried pasilla chiles,* stemmed, seeded, torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed
1 ounce dried negro chiles,* stemmed, seeded, torn into 1-inch pieces, rinsed
1/4 cup raisins
4 (3 x 1/2-inch) strips orange peel (orange part only)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 (3.1-ounce) disk Mexican chocolate,** chopped
Chopped fresh cilantro
Warm flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Working in batches, add chicken to pot; sauté until lightly browned, adding more oil by tablespoonfuls as needed, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to large bowl.
  • Return chicken and any juices to pot. Add broth and orange juice; bring just to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until chicken is tender and just cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Reduce heat to medium. Add almonds, garlic, cumin, and coriander. Sautéuntil nuts and garlic begin to color, about 2 minutes. Add chiles and stir until beginning to soften, about 2 minutes.
  • Using tongs, transfer chicken to large bowl. Pour chicken cooking liquid into saucepan with onion mixture (reserve pot). Add raisins, orange peel, and oregano to saucepan. Cover and simmer until chiles are very soft, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Remove from heat; add chocolate. Let stand until chocolate melts and sauce mixture cools slightly, about 15 minutes.
  • Working in small batches, transfer sauce mixture to blender and puree until smooth; return to reserved pot. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. Coarsely shred chicken and return to sauce; stir to coat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 3 days ahead. Chill until cold, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over low heat before serving.
  • Transfer chicken mole to bowl. Sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with warm tortillas.

CHICKEN MOLE



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If you're not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don't be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing this chicken mole recipe because it's a great one to experiment with. -Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
MOLE SAUCE:
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Place the tomatoes, onion, chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin and cinnamon in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender; skim fat. Serve chicken with sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro if desired. , Freeze option: Cool chicken in mole sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

CHICKEN MOLE



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Chicken Mole

Provided by Jenny Wells

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Mole Sauce Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
1 bay leaf
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips
¼ cup raisins
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Heat the vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large pot over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides, about 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in the bay leaf, black pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, cloves, and cinnamon until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, brown sugar, and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Once simmering, stir in the chocolate chips until melted, then return the chicken pieces to the pot. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink at the bone, 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in the raisins, and cook 3 minutes longer. Sprinkle with sesame seeds to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.5 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 145.4 mg, Fat 34.6 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 48.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 304.6 mg, Sugar 17.8 g

CHICKEN BURRITOS



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This mouthwatering chicken burrito recipe makes enough for two casseroles, so you can enjoy one today and freeze the other for a busy weeknight. They're super to have on hand for quick meals or to take to potlucks. -Sonya Nightingale, Burley, Idaho.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 tablespoons butter
1 large onion, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper, optional
1 can (15 ounces) chili with beans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 cups cubed cooked chicken
24 flour tortillas (6 inches), warmed
6 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a Dutch oven, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 2 minutes. Reduce heat; stir in tomatoes, seasonings and, if desired, jalapeno. Cook 5 minutes. Add chili and cream cheese; stir until cream cheese is melted. Stir in chicken., Spoon about 1/2 cup filling across center of each tortilla; sprinkle each with 1/4 cup Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Fold bottom and sides over filling and roll up. Place in 2 greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. , Bake, covered, 35-40 minutes or until heated through. If desired, serve with salsa. Freeze option: Cool unbaked burritos; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover burritos with foil; bake as directed, increasing baking time to 50-55 minutes or until heated through and a thermometer inserted in center reads 160°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 760 calories, Fat 44g fat (23g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 1608mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 51g protein.

CHICKEN MOLE BURRITOS



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Recipe from GourmetSleuth.com. This recipe uses a premade mole sauce which adds flavor and saves time. You can also use store-purchased rotisserie chicken with skin removed for further time-saving.

Yield 4 Burritos

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 jar San Angel Mole Negro (you will have extra, store for future use)
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup shredded extra sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 medium Haas avocado, seeded, peeled, sliced
4 green onions (scallions), chopped
4 whole wheat or white flour tortillas

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breasts in a large saucepan and pour in enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Lower the heat to a simmer and poach the chicken until it is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Drain, allow to cook on a cutting board. Shred the chicken by pulling it apart with two forks, set aside. Heat the mole in a small saucepan, place on low to keep warm. Wrap the tortillas in aluminum foil and place them on a plate over point water for about 5 minutes. Alternately you can wrap in microwave-safe plastic wrap and heat in microwave about 1 minute. Assemble BurritosTo fill the burritos, lay the warm tortillas on a counter. Dived the chicken mixture into 4 portions and spread in a strip down the center of each tortilla. Top each with avocado, cheese, and green onions. Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons sauce on top. Don't over saturate with sauce or the burritos will become soggy. Fold up the bottom quarter of each tortilla and then roll from one side into a cylinder. Serve seam-side down.

CHIPOTLE CHICKEN BURRITOS RECIPE BY TASTY



Chipotle Chicken Burritos Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: fire-roasted diced tomatoes, chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, ground cumin, garlic powder, kosher salt, Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken, rice, lime, lime, fresh cilantro, flour tortillas, monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, sour cream

Provided by Kroger

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 burritos

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¾ teaspoon kosher salt
1 package Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken
3 cups rice, cooked
1 lime, zested
½ lime, juiced
⅓ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
4 flour tortillas, burrito-sized
1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
⅓ cup pico de gallo
½ oz avocado, diced
⅓ cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Add the tomatoes, chipotle pepper, cumin, garlic powder, and salt to a blender. Blend on high speed until smooth.
  • Pour the sauce into a medium skillet. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then add the Kroger® Hardwood Smoked Pulled Chicken. Toss to coat the chicken in the sauce. Cover and cook until the chicken is heated through, 5-6 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the rice, lime zest and juice, and cilantro.
  • Assemble burritos: Place a tortilla on a work surface. Scoop about ¾ cup of the rice onto the lower third of the tortilla. Top with ¼ of the chicken, ¼ cup Monterey Jack cheese, a scoop of pico de gallo, some avocado, and a scoop of sour cream. Fold the bottom edge of the tortilla over the filling, fold in the sides, then continue rolling the burrito up. Slice in half on the diagonal. Repeat to make the remaining burritos.
  • Enjoy!

GREATEST EVER LOCO CHICKEN BURRITOS!



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These burrito's are unlike any other!! I was feeling really creative one day, and I got all of these ingredients in my head and decided to try it out. Oh my goodness! I have created a monster!! You can add a lot more things if you wish (Corn, Peas, Cilantro, beans, etc). This is just the basic recipe. Hope you like them as much as we did!

Provided by Juju Bee

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 50m

Yield 6 Burritos, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 chicken bouillon cube
2 cups water
1 cup rice
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves chopped garlic
3 -4 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 (1 1/2 ounce) package taco seasoning
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes
4 tablespoons sour cream
flour tortillas or corn tortilla

Steps:

  • Disolve Boullion Cube in 2 Cups Boiling Water.
  • Add rice, bring to a boil, cover, and turn heat to low; cook 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet and add the onions; cook over high heat until carmelized, about 3-4 minutes- then add garlic and allow to sweat a bit.
  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and lightly season with salt and pepper if desired; add to onions and garlic in pan; Cook Chicken thoroughly.
  • Add Taco Seasoning and 3/4 Cup Water; Mix Well and allow to simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
  • Mix in the Crushed Tomatoes.
  • Add 2 Cups of the cooked rice to the chicken mixture and mix until all the rice is coated, adding some water if you feel the mixture is too thick.
  • Stir in the Sour Cream until well blended.
  • Serve on Flour or Corn Tortillas!
  • PS-If you are serving on Corn Tortillas, be sure to use 2 tortillas for each serving because they tend to fall apart!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.1, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 50, Sodium 224.4, Carbohydrate 29.8, Fiber 1, Sugar 1.7, Protein 18

Tips:

  • Use a variety of chiles for a more complex flavor. Try using a combination of ancho, guajillo, and pasilla chiles. You can also add a bit of chipotle chile for a smoky flavor.
  • Toast the chiles before grinding them. This will help to bring out their flavor.
  • Use a blender to grind the chiles and spices into a smooth paste. This will help to ensure that the mole sauce is smooth and flavorful.
  • Simmer the mole sauce for at least 30 minutes. This will help to develop the flavors and thicken the sauce.
  • Serve the mole sauce with your favorite Mexican dishes. It is great with chicken, pork, or beef. You can also serve it over rice or beans.

Conclusion:

Mole sauce is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of Mexican dishes. It is a bit time-consuming to make, but it is definitely worth the effort. The complex flavors of the mole sauce will add a touch of authenticity to your next Mexican meal.

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