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Chicken mole

Recipe Information

Description:
Chicken mole is a delicious Mexican recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 5 minutes of prep time and about 30 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 35 minutes. The overall cooking skill level is considered intermediate. This recipe will yield 8 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 8
Preparation Time 5 Minutes
Cook Time 30 Minutes
Total Time 35 Minutes
Difficulty Intermediate
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Cook Method Sautéing; Stove Top
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves (remove the bones and skin)

  • 2 cups chicken broth

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 can (16 ounces) diced tomatoes

  • 1 tablespoon Mexican chocolate

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

  • 1 package (1.25 ounces) chili seasoning mix

Directions

  • Cut the chicken into thin strips. Add the strips to a pan with broth. Bring the broth to a boil and cover. Let simmer for 5-7 minutes.

  • Sauté the onion in oil until tender in a large skillet over medium heat.

  • Add the tomatoes, peanut butter, chocolate, and chili seasoning mix to the onions and oil. Stir well.

  • Pour the broth and chicken into the sauté pan while stirring constantly. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  • Serve with beans, tortillas, rice, and vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 160 cal

  • Total fat: 6g

  • Saturated fat: 2g

  • Polyunsaturated fat: 0g

  • Monounsaturated fat: 0g

  • Cholesterol: 35mg

  • Sodium: 450mg

  • Potassium: 222mg

  • Carbohydrate: 9g

  • Fiber: 1g

  • Sugar: 3g

  • Protein: 16g