Delicious and Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Mole Recipe

Indulge in the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with this easy and tasty slow cooker chicken mole recipe. The combination of tender chicken, aromatic spices, and rich mole sauce make for a mouthwatering dish that will satisfy all your cravings. Best of all, this recipe requires minimal effort, as the slow cooker does all the work for you. Serve the chicken mole over a bed of fluffy rice or with warm tortillas for a complete and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1/4 cup smooth peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
• Cooked rice or warm tortillas (for serving)

Directions

1. Place the chicken thighs in the slow cooker.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the chopped onion, minced garlic, jalapeno peppers, chili powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground cloves, and cocoa powder. Mix well to form a paste-like consistency.
3. Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker over the chicken thighs.
4. Add the peanut butter, tomato paste, brown sugar, and chopped bittersweet chocolate to the slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Pour the spice paste mixture over the chicken in the slow cooker, ensuring that all the chicken is coated with the sauce.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 4 hours or until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
7. Once the chicken is cooked, use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Stir the shredded chicken back into the mole sauce.
8. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. If the sauce is too thick, add a little more chicken broth or water.
9. Serve the slow cooker chicken mole over a bed of cooked rice or with warm tortillas.
10. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and enjoy!

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