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Mexican Chicken Mole Enchiladas

Prep 25 min · Cook 35 min · Serves 5 · medium

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Mexican Chicken Mole Enchiladas

Tender shredded chicken smothered in a rich, complex mole sauce and wrapped in warm corn tortillas. Served with a fresh, crunchy jicama slaw.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 4 ancho chiles, dried
  • 2 pasilla chiles, dried
  • 3 medium tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, ground
  • 1 tsp cumin, ground
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 1 medium jicama, julienned
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    1. In a large pot, cover the ancho and pasilla chiles with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 30 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    2. Drain the chiles and add them to a blender along with the tomatoes, onion, garlic, cocoa powder, cinnamon, cumin, and oregano. Blend until smooth.

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