This recipe for Chicken Enchiladas with Mole Sauce is a crowd-pleaser with its tender shredded chicken, gooey cheese, and rich, spicy mole sauce. It's a perfect dish to enjoy for a special dinner or a casual meal with friends and family.
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jar of mole sauce
- 12 corn tortillas
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, mozzarella cheese, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Heat the mole sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
- Dip each corn tortilla in the mole sauce, then fill it with the chicken mixture and roll it up.
- Place the filled tortillas in a baking dish, seam side down.
- Pour any remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cilantro.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot with a side of rice and enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Mole sauce is a traditional Mexican sauce made with a blend of chili peppers, chocolate, nuts, and spices.
Enchiladas are a popular dish in Mexican cuisine, typically made with rolled tortillas filled with meat, cheese, or beans.
Chicken enchiladas with mole sauce is a comforting and flavorful twist on the classic enchiladas recipe.