Mole con chica pollo Recipe

Name: Mole con chica pollo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Cornish hens; 1 bottle prepared mole; 1 can whole chili pepper; 14 lb cheddar cheese, cut into strips; 2 tablespoons Knorr chicken bouillon; ½ teaspoon dried oregano; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 clove garlic, minced; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Wash and remove gizzards and livers from cavities of hens.
2
Place innards in a small saucepan add water to cover by 1 inch, boullion, oregano, chile powder, cumin, cinnamon and garlic.
3
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer.
4
Dry hens and sprinkle with salt and pepper, inside and out Remove chili peppers from can, put liquid from can into broth along with any left over chilis, chopped.
5
Place cheese inside of chili peppers and stuff inside hen.
6
Tuck wings, secure cavity with pin (I use turkey lacers) place in a deep oven going pan so that they fit snugly.
7
Remove broth from heat and strain Replace broth in pan, add Mole sauce.
8
Stir until smooth.
9
Pour Sauce over hens.
10
Bake,uncovered, basing with sauce every 20 minutes until done, about 1 1/2 hours.
11
Serve with tortillas, beans and pass the extra sauce.

6475

kcal

Calories

525

Fat

Carbs

402

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Cornish hens, 1 bottle prepared mole, 1 can whole chili pepper, 14 lb cheddar cheese, cut into strips, and more.

Yes, Mole con chica pollo falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Mole con chica pollo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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