Chicken Mole Enchiladas
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Chicken Mole Enchiladas

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total 50 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 6
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Ingredients

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For the Enchiladas
To Serve
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Monarca Mole Poblano

Crafted with over 20 authentic ingredients. No preservatives, no artificial colors. The flavor your grandmother would recognize.

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Monarca Mole Poblano
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Cooking Instructions

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Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cover and cook until onions are soft, about 5 minutes.

Sprinkle flour and chili powder over the onions, whisking until combined. Slowly stir in the broth one cup at a time. Bring to a low boil and reduce to about 3 cups, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and whisk in the Monarca Mole Paste and dark chocolate until smooth.

Steam corn tortillas in the microwave 30–45 seconds to make them pliable. Skip if using flour tortillas. Pour one third of the mole sauce into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish.

Lay tortillas flat. Add a handful of shredded cheese and an even portion of shredded chicken to each one. Roll them up and place seam-side down in the baking dish.

Pour the remaining mole sauce evenly over the enchiladas. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10 more minutes.

Serve topped with crumbled cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a drizzle of crema. Add sliced avocado if desired.

Serve. Shred or serve whole over warm tortillas. Top with sesame seeds, cilantro, and pickled onions.

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Notes & Tips

Notes from our kitchen

Sauce
If the mole thickens too much, add hot broth one tablespoon at a time until you reach the right consistency.
Protein
Rotisserie chicken works great here — just shred and go. You can also use leftover turkey or slow-cooker pulled chicken.
Pairing
Serve alongside Mexican rice, refried beans, and fresh salsa. A dollop of guacamole on the side never hurts.
Storage
Leftovers keep in the fridge for 3–4 days. To freeze, store enchiladas without the sauce and add it when reheating to prevent sogginess.

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