'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.

Ray Mysterious
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Delicious!


Amazing Ever
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Yum!


Amber SanJuan
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I love this recipe! The mole sauce is so flavorful and the chicken is always cooked perfectly. I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit.


Mikail Hossain
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The mole sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Sochi Daniel
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These enchiladas were so good! The mole sauce was amazing and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Jad fakih Jad fakih
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I'm not usually a fan of mole sauce, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ivy Makgoba
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These enchiladas were delicious! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Henry Williams
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The mole sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Fahim Miah
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These enchiladas were so good! I love the combination of the mole sauce and the chicken. I will definitely be making these again.


Nashimwa Dison
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This was my first time making enchiladas and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mole sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Jb Limbu
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! I've been looking for a good mole sauce recipe for ages. This one is definitely a keeper.


Georgia Konama Duah
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This recipe was so easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Sujata Hemram
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These enchiladas were amazing! The mole sauce was so flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Md. alamgir
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These enchiladas were absolutely delicious! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish.


Nwf coldfire
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This was my first time making enchiladas and they came out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the mole sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Jennifer Mbawova
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These enchiladas were so good! The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Dikeledi Nkele
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I love mole sauce, but I'm always intimidated to make it from scratch. This recipe made it so easy and the end result was delicious. Will definitely be making this again!


Dada Gull
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This recipe was a breeze to make and the results were so flavorful! I'm not a pro in the kitchen, but I was able to follow the instructions easily and my dish turned out great.