Easy Chicken Mole is a delicious way to bring the rich, layered flavors of Mexican-inspired cooking to your dinner table. Mole is known for its distinctive sauce, which balances savory ingredients and warm spices to create a dish that feels special without requiring a restaurant reservation. Paired with tender chicken, the sauce makes a satisfying meal for a family dinner or a relaxed weekend gathering.
One of the best things about chicken mole is its depth of flavor. Depending on the recipe, mole sauce can bring together chiles, aromatics, spices, tomatoes, and a touch of chocolate or cocoa. These ingredients work together to create a sauce that is savory, gently spiced, and wonderfully complex. The goal isn’t to make the dish taste like dessert; chocolate can add richness and depth to the sauce.
This easy version is a great place to start if you’ve wanted to try mole at home. Rather than feeling intimidated by a dish with a long culinary tradition, you can follow the recipe below and enjoy the process of making a flavorful chicken dinner in your own kitchen using an Enameled Dutch oven. Keep your ingredients measured and ready before you begin, and give the sauce time to develop its flavor according to the recipe directions.
Serve your Easy Chicken Mole with steamed rice to soak up the sauce, or offer warm tortillas alongside it for a comforting meal. A simple vegetable side can round out the plate without competing with the rich flavor of the chicken. Leftovers can also make a delicious next-day lunch when stored and reheated safely.
Whether you’re exploring Mexican-inspired recipes for the first time or simply looking for a different way to prepare chicken, this dish is a flavorful addition to your recipe collection. Gather your ingredients, follow the instructions in the recipe card, and enjoy a homemade meal with plenty of character.
Serve with Spanish Rice and Cheesy Refried Bean Casserole. Here are some other good accompaniments for this Easy Chicken Mole: homemade Classic Mexican Guacamole and Mexican Salsa.
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Easy Chicken Mole
- Total Time: :55
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- Prep Time: :20
- Cook Time: :35
- Category: Entree
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Mexican