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Chicken Enchiladas

A quick, foolproof mole sauce lends depth and richness to these irresistibly cheesy chicken mole enchiladas.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • Mole Sauce
  • 1 19-ounce can of red enchilada sauce
  • ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • Enchiladas
  • cups shredded chicken
  • cups mozzarella cheese divided
  • 10 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed

Instructions
 

  • Begin by preparing the mole sauce. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the red enchilada sauce, dark chocolate chips, peanut butter, and chili powder. Stir regularly until the chocolate has melted and the sauce is smooth, then remove from the heat.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F, positioning a rack in the center.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, ½ cup of the prepared mole sauce, and 2 cups of the mozzarella cheese. Stir until the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
  • Spoon about ⅓ cup of the chicken mixture into each warmed tortilla. Roll the tortillas tightly around the filling, and place them seam-side down in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas and filling. Pour the remaining mole sauce evenly over the enchiladas, then sprinkle the top with the reserved ½ cup of mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish with foil, and bake for approximately 20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the sauce is bubbly.
  • For serving, garnish with queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and, if desired, sliced avocado.
Keyword Green Chicken Enchiladas