CHICKEN AND OLIVE MOLE CASSEROLE RECIPE

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My Southwestern chicken casserole makes the perfect party dish when you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary. The mole sauce lends an authentic flavor, and folks are always pleasantly surprised to taste a little sweetness from the chocolate. -Barbara White, Livingston, Texas

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large onions, finely chopped, divided
3 tablespoons Daily Chef 100% Pure Olive Oil .samsclubAD {background: #fff !important;} .samsclubAD .samsclubHeader {border-bottom: 1px dotted #888888; padding-bottom: 10px;} .samsclubAD .textMessage {margin-bottom: 15px;} .samsclubAD .samsclubLogo {
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 cups shredded cooked chicken
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute 1 cup onion in oil until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder and flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to 3 cups, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate.
  • In a large bowl, combine chicken and 1/2 cup sauce mixture. Spread 1/2 cup sauce mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Layer with half of the tortillas, chicken mixture, remaining onion and olives; top with 1 cup sauce and 2 cups cheese. Repeat layers.
  • Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.
  • Yield: 8 servings.
  • Originally published as Chicken and Olive Mole Casserole in Taste of Home Christmas Annual
  • Nutritional Facts
  • serving equals 640 calories, 36 g fat (14 g saturated fat), 144 mg cholesterol, 1,483 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 5 g fiber, 50 g protein.
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