Quick Chicken Mole in Tortillas Recipe

Name: Quick Chicken Mole in Tortillas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 medium size onions, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 large tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/4 cup canned green chiles, chopped; 2 tablespoons each sesame seeds and dryroasted unsalted peanuts; 1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, cloves; 1 teaspoon each of ground cumin and dried oregano; 2 tablespoons ground chili powder; 1/4 cup golden raisins; 1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2inch long by 1/3inch strips; 1/2 pound smoked skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2inch long by 1/3inch strips; 1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated or cut into fine pieces; 8 large flour tortillas; Sour cream, and chopped cilantro for garnish, optional

Servings: persons

2 medium size onions, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large tomatoes, chopped
1 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup canned green chiles, chopped
2 tablespoons each sesame seeds and dryroasted unsalted peanuts
1/4 teaspoon each of ground cinnamon, cloves
1 teaspoon each of ground cumin and dried oregano
2 tablespoons ground chili powder
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/2 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 2inch long by 1/3inch strips
1/2 pound smoked skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2inch long by 1/3inch strips
1/2 ounce unsweetened chocolate, grated or cut into fine pieces
8 large flour tortillas
Sour cream, and chopped cilantro for garnish, optional

1
Saute the onions and garlic in the oil for about 10 minutes or until tender.
2
Add the tomatoes, chicken broth and green chilis and simmer, uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Meanwhile in a dry iron skillet toast the sesame seeds and peanuts for a few minutes or until they begin to smell roasted, then add the cinnamon, cloves, cumin, oregano and chili powder and toast for a few seconds.
4
Remove and cool slightly, then puree with the raisins to form a paste.
5
Add the chicken to the sauce and simmer 3 minutes to cook through; add the smoked chicken and simmer another 3 minutes to warm through.
6
Add the chocolate and simmer a minute until melted.
7
Stir in the paste and simmer until thickened to the proper consistency.
8
Meanwhile warm the tortillas on the oven.
9
To assemble, put some spoonfuls of chicken and sauce in the middle of a warm tortillas and roll up, top with more spoonfuls of sauce, sour cream and cilantro.

1174

kcal

Calories

Fat

163

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 medium size onions, finely chopped, 2 cloves garlic minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 large tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Quick Chicken Mole in Tortillas 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.

Quick Chicken Mole in Tortillas

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions