Chicken and Zucchini Mole Recipe

Name: Chicken and Zucchini Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion; 3 clove garlic; 1 oz. dried guajillo or pasilla chiles; 3 tbsp. roasted almonds; 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 13 corn tortillas; 1 c. lower-sodium chicken broth; 1 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 lb. zucchini; 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts; 1 oz. semisweet chocolate; 1/2 tsp. salt; 3 green onions

Servings: persons

1 small onion
3 clove garlic
1 oz. dried guajillo or pasilla chiles
3 tbsp. roasted almonds
1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
13 corn tortillas
1 c. lower-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lb. zucchini
1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 oz. semisweet chocolate
1/2 tsp. salt
3 green onions

1
In blender, puree onion, garlic, chiles, almonds, tomatoes, oregano, cinnamon, 1 tortilla, and 1/2 cup broth 2 minutes or until completely smooth.
2
In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high until hot.
3
Add blended chile mixture and cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Reduce heat to medium and cook 8 minutes longer or until brick red and the consistency of tomato paste, stirring frequently.
5
Stir in remaining 1/2 cup broth and heat to simmering.
6
Add zucchini and chicken; simmer 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender and meat just loses its pink color, stirring occasionally.
7
Stir in chocolate and salt until chocolate melts.
8
Wrap remaining 12 corn tortillas in damp paper towels; microwave on High 45 seconds or until warm and pliable.
9
Transfer mole to serving bowl; garnish with green onions.
10
Serve with tortillas.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, 3 clove garlic, 1 oz. dried guajillo or pasilla chiles, 3 tbsp. roasted almonds, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Zucchini Mole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Zucchini Mole

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