Best Chicken Mole Casserole With Olives Recipes

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CHICKEN MOLE



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If you're not familiar with chicken mole (pronounced mo-LAY), don't be afraid of this versatile Mexican sauce. I love sharing this chicken mole recipe because it's a great one to experiment with. -Darlene Morris, Franklinton, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 bone-in chicken thighs (about 4-1/2 pounds), skin removed
1 teaspoon salt
MOLE SAUCE:
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, drained
1 medium onion, chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
3 garlic cloves, peeled and halved
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt; place in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Place the tomatoes, onion, chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, oil, chipotle pepper, garlic, cumin and cinnamon in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Pour over chicken., Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken is tender; skim fat. Serve chicken with sauce, and sprinkle with cilantro if desired. , Freeze option: Cool chicken in mole sauce. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through slowly in a covered skillet or Dutch oven until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth or water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 86mg cholesterol, Sodium 378mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 26g protein.

SKILLET CHICKEN WITH OLIVES



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While I was visiting my cousin Lilliana in Italy, she made this heavenly chicken for lunch. Now it's a family favorite stateside, too. -Rosemarie Pisano, Revere, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 1 pound)
1 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 tablespoon drained capers, optional

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with rosemary, pepper and salt. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken on both sides., Add olives, wine and, if desired, capers. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 2-3 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 571mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY CHICKEN MOLE



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

5 pasilla chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
2 cloves garlic, minced
5 1/2 ounces Mexican chocolate, such as Ibarra, chopped
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
2 corn tostadas, torn into pieces
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 rotisserie chicken, cut into 6 pieces

Steps:

  • To make the mole sauce, soak the chiles in 1 1/4 cups water for 15 minutes. Drain well and discard the soaking liquid.
  • Heat the oil in a large heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and saute until translucent, 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender with the chiles, chocolate, chicken broth, peanut butter, sugar, oregano and tostadas and blend until very smooth. Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Add the rotisserie chicken pieces and stir to combine.

CHICKEN MOLE BAKE



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My DH came home with a jar of mole and I had no idea what to do with it. I came up with this variation of a recipe found on the net!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 2h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cut-up whole chicken
salt and pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 (8 1/4 ounce) jar mole
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Rinse chicken pieces and place on a rack in a baking pan. Spray with coating spray or brush with olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake uncovered at 350°F for 1 hour or until internal juices are no longer pink.
  • Heat oil in 2-quart saucepan. Stir in mole and heat for 1 to 2 minutes; stir constantly.
  • Add chicken broth; stir to dissolve mole. Bring to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, covered with lid slightly off kilter, for 1 hour. Stir frequently.
  • Spread almonds on a cookie sheet. Bake at 350°F until lightly toasted (about 2 to 3 minutes); stir frequently and watch carefully so they will not burn.
  • Remove chicken from oven and transfer to serving plate. Top with almonds, some of the mole mixture and sesame seed. Serve with remaining mole mixture.
  • Also good stuffed in a tortilla!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 535.5, Fat 40.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 121.9, Sodium 535.2, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 35.3

'EASIEST EVER' CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS



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In Mexico, rich mole poblano is a celebratory dish, often made for special occasions, which takes about 4 days. The sauce in this recipe is a streamlined version that packs in deep and delicious flavor and is easy to make ahead and freeze, so even weekdays can be festive.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
5 dried pasilla or anocho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, or handful regular tortilla chips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
Kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
One 3.1-ounce disk Mexican chocolate, chopped, (recommended: Ibarra*)
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup queso fresco or mild Feta

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, then shred into small bite-sized pieces.
  • For the mole: Reconstitute the dried chiles by soaking them in 1 1/2 cups hot water for 15 minutes. Then drain and set aside. Toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until dry, crisp and golden. Tear into pieces and set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with a little salt and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a blender with the chiles, tortillas, peanut butter and oregano. Pour the chicken stock over and blend until very smooth. Then transfer the sauce to a medium saute pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the chocolate. Season the mole with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup of mole for garnishing the enchiladas, the rest will be used for dipping the tortillas.
  • To assemble the enchiladas: Fill a medium saute pan half way with oil over high heat. When the oil is hot, dip 1 tortilla at a time and fry just until soft and heated through, a few seconds. Lift out, let the excess oil drip off and then dip the fried tortilla directly into the warm mole (which should be right next to the pan for easy dipping) and transfer to a plate. Working quickly, put 1/3 cup of the shredded chicken in the center, being careful not to over fill. Roll the tortilla like a cigar to enclose the filling and place in a serving dish seam- side down. Continue to fill all of the tortillas and place them side-by- side. Pour the reserved mole over the top. (This recipe can be tightly wrapped and frozen for 3 weeks at this stage. To reheat: Preheat oven to 350degrees F, unwrap and bake until sauce is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, about 20 to 25 minutes.) To serve, drizzle with a little sour cream and sprinkle with queso.

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