Enmoladas (Chicken Enchiladas Made With Mole Poblano)

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 0
Mole chicken enchiladas recipe
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup water
1 packet sofrito seasoning , paste ( tomato , garlic , onion )
2 chipotle chiles in adobo , from a can seeded if desired
2 tablespoons canned adobo sauce from the chipotle chiles
1 tablespoon chicken flavor instant bouillon
90 g abulita chocolate
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
8 large corn tortillas
2 cups crumbled panela cheese
toasted sesame seeds
chopped onion
chopped fresh cilantro

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
825
Sugar
4g
Fat
57g
Enmoladas are a favorite dish in Mexico, made with a unique, flavorful sauce known as mole poblano. This sauce is a blend of tomato, garlic, onion, chile, and Mexican chocolate, which gives it a bold, sweet flavor. It is typically served over chicken or enchiladas, as in this recipe. The dish is topped with crumbled panela cheese and garnished with onions, cilantro, and sesame seeds, which add extra color and flavor. This recipe is perfect for anyone looking to add a spicy, satisfying dish to their recipe collection.

Instructions

1.Heat the water to boiling in a medium saucepan and add the sofrito seasoning, adobo chiles, adobo sauce, and chicken flavor instant bouillon.
2.Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
3.Add the abulita chocolate and stir until melted, then remove from heat.
4.Heat up vegetable oil in a saucepan and dip each corn tortilla in the oil for a few seconds, then spoon the chicken and sauce mixture into each tortilla and roll up. Place in a baking dish.
5.Top the enchiladas with the remaining sauce and sprinkle with crumbled panela cheese.
6.Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7.Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chopped onion, and cilantro before serving.

PROS

These enmoladas are a scrumptious and indulgent way to enjoy chicken enchiladas, with a spicy, rich mole sauce and creamy crumbled panela cheese.

Perfect for a dinner party or special occasion.

CONS

The abulita chocolate and vegetable oil make the dish quite rich and high in calories and fat.
It is best enjoyed as an occasional treat and balanced with other healthier dishes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a good source of protein and vital nutrients such as selenium and phosphorus.
The sauce contains tomatoes and chiles, which are packed with vitamins and antioxidants that can support heart health and boost the immune system.

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