Chicken Mole ‘lasagna’…..easy and Good!

Jun 05, 2023June 5, 20230 2

Chicken Mole 'lasagna' recipe with a twist

by The Chefin Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1/2 cup mole , poblano paste
	2 cups chicken broth
	2 cups shredded cooked chicken
	nonstick cooking spray
	8 corn tortillas
	2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

467

Sugar

Fat

22g

This Mexican lasagna-style dish takes the classic Italian recipe and gives it a Mexican twist. With the use of mole sauce and corn tortillas in place of regular noodles, this dish is the perfect marriage of Italian and Mexican culinary influences. The layers of cheese, chicken, and fragrant mole sauce work in tandem to create a comforting and mouthwatering dish. The corn tortillas add an excellent texture, bringing together the different flavors and making your taste buds dance. This recipe is perfect to serve your family on a chilly evening or for a quiet weekend dinner with friends. The dish can be accompanied by a refreshing salad to balance out its richness and flavor. The recipe is easy to follow and adjust according to your taste preferences.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.	In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together mole paste and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes.
3.	In a mixing bowl, stir shredded chicken and mole sauce together.
4.	Spritz an 8x11 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
5.	Arrange 4 tortillas to cover the bottom of the dish and then spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the tortillas. Spread 1/3 of the cheese over the chicken mixture. Repeat these layers 2 more times with the remaining ingredients, starting with tortillas and ending with cheese.
6.	Bake 20-25 minutes or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Serve and enjoy!

PROS

This chicken mole ‘lasagna’ recipe is a fun and tasty twist on the classic lasagna recipe.

It is easy to make and perfect for a cozy winter meal with loved ones.

CONS

This dish can be quite heavy due to the melted cheese and carb-laden tortillas.
It is recommended to eat in moderation.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Chicken Mole ‘lasagna’ recipe contains nutrients such as proteins and carbohydrates from the chicken and tortillas.
Additionally, this recipe uses mole paste that contains ingredients like unsweetened cocoa, which is packed with flavanols that improve heart function.
The chili peppers used in the mole paste is an excellent source of Vitamin C and potassium.