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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole Recipe
Slow cooker chicken mole creates dark, rich, complex-flavored results while shredding the chicken allows it to better soak up the intricate mole sauce for maximum flavor penetration. This traditional preparation showcases mole's complexity while the shredding technique ensures optimal sauce absorption. The dark, rich description accurately reflects authentic mole characteristics while the slow cooker method makes this complex dish more accessible for home preparation.
A dark, rich, complex-flavored mole recipe. I generally shred the chicken so it will soak up the mole sauce and serve it with warmed tortillas. It is always a hit with those who like spicy foods. This recipe can be played with easily to tailor it to your own level of hotness and/or cocoa/peanut flavor. Mole is a sauce that has a lot of variations. I’ve even served it as a dip with corn chips!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings
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Ingredients
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup raisins
3 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional)
1 finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce
3 tablespoons peanut butter
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts
Directions
Place onion, raisins, garlic, sesame seeds, chopped chipotle pepper, peanut butter, and crushed tomatoes in slow cooker. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and cocoa powder. Place chicken in the sauce.
Cover; cook on Low until chicken is very tender, about 5 hours.
Cook’s Note
If desired, remove the chicken during the last hour or so, shred with two forks, then stir back into the sauce. Otherwise serve chicken breasts with sauce on top.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 289 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 28g | Carbs |
| 28g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 289 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 2g | 11% |
| Cholesterol 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium 290mg | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrate 28g | 10% |
| Dietary Fiber 6g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 10g | |
| Protein 28g | 57% |
| Vitamin C 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium 118mg | 9% |
| Iron 4mg | 23% |
| Potassium 808mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
