Chicken Mole Casserole Recipe

Name: Chicken Mole Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 small onion; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken); 1/2 cup peanut butter; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons cocoa powder; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup crumbled tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 cups shredded chicken (from a rotisserie chicken)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup crumbled tortilla chips

1
Preheat the oven to 350F.
2
In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium high heat until hot, then stir in the onion, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 6 minutes.
3
Stir in the chicken, peanut butter, soy sauce, cocoa powder and chili powder, and bring to a simmer.
4
Season the filling with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Transfer the filling to a 3-quart casserole dish and sprinkle the cheese and tortilla chips over top.
6
Bake the casserole until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.
7
Serve.

875

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Chicken Mole Casserole 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 Mole Casserole

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