Lighter Chicken Mole Recipe

Name: Lighter Chicken Mole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 can (15 oz.) peeled and sliced tomatoes, undrained; 1/3 cup dark; golden raisins; 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped; 2 tbsp. chili powder; 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder; 1/2 tsp. salt; 2 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp. cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tbsp. peanut butter; 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice; 2 cups white rice, cooked; Lime wedges; Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Servings: persons

4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
1 onion, finely chopped
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1 clove garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz.) peeled and sliced tomatoes, undrained
1/3 cup dark
golden raisins
1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
2 tbsp. chili powder
2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tbsp. peanut butter
2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
2 cups white rice, cooked
Lime wedges
Cilantro, chopped, for garnish

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Place the chicken breasts in a pan and cover with water.
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Bring just to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer about 10 minutes, or until cooked through.
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Remove from the water and cool slightly.
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Shred.
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In a medium-sized pan set over medium heat, saute the onion in 2 tablespoons of the broth until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Uncover and add the garlic, tomatoes, raisins, cilantro, chili powder, cocoa powder, salt, sugar, cinnamon, cumin and peanut butter.
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Simmer 5 minutes.
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Add the remaining broth and simmer 15 minutes.
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Stir in the shredded chicken and lime juice.
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Heat through on medium-low heat until hot.
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Spoon over rice and serve with lime wedges.
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Garnish with cilantro.

685

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless boneless chicken breasts, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Lighter Chicken 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.

Lighter Chicken Mole

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