Flavorful Chicken Enchiladas with Rich Mole Sauce

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Flavorful Chicken Enchiladas with Rich Mole Sauce
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
80mins
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Recipe by Administrator
Published on May 02, 2024

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

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  2. 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.
  3. Heat the mole sauce in a saucepan over low heat.
  4. Dip each corn tortilla in the mole sauce, then fill it with the chicken mixture and roll it up.
  5. Place the filled tortillas in a baking dish, seam side down.
  6. Pour any remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and sprinkle with cilantro.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  8. 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.