Description
Rich, savory mole sauce enveloping tender chicken and melted cheese in enchiladas, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Shredded Chicken
- 1 1/2 cups Mexican Cheese (shredded)
- 8 King Corn Tortillas (or soft taco flour)
- 1/4 cup Oil (olive or avocado)
- 1 3/4 cup Yellow Onion (finely chopped)
- 4 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
- 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 2 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
- 1/3 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 4 cups Chicken Broth
- 3 tbsp Dark Chocolate (chopped)
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, cinnamon, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in the flour and stir for a couple of minutes to eliminate any raw flavor.
- Whisk in the chicken broth slowly, ensuring there are no lumps as you bring the mixture to a simmer.
- Thicken the sauce slightly, then stir in the dark chocolate, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a layer of mole sauce across the bottom of a baking dish.
- Warm the tortillas for easier rolling. Spoon an even amount of shredded chicken and cheese onto each tortilla, then drizzle with mole sauce.
- Roll up the tortillas and place them seam-side down in the baking dish.
- Pour the remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until the cheese is melty and bubbly.
Notes
For a smoother mole sauce, consider blending the ingredients after simmering. Use rotisserie chicken for convenience. Can substitute chicken with sautéed mushrooms or black beans for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg