This easy chicken mole recipe couldn't be easier! Whether you serve it up on tacos, in a bowl with rice and beans, or any other way you like it, this is the best way to make it. Spicy, flavorful, and beyond delicious thanks to our homemade mole sauce.
Add the onion and garlic, stirring often, for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
1 onion, 3 cloves garlic
Add the chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and tomatoes with green chiles. Stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer and allow to cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 chipotle pepper, 2 teaspoon adobo sauce, 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes with green chiles
Carefully pour the mixture into a high powered blender.
Add the peanut butter, chicken broth, chili powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Blend until well combined.
4 tablespoons smooth peanut butter, 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 2 teaspoons chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Return the mixture to the pot over medium heat. Cook to reduce for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the chocolate and stir until melted.
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
Stir in the chicken, fully coating in the sauce.
2 pounds shredded cooked chicken
Serve over rice or with warm tortillas. Top with optional toppings such as avocado, sour cream, chopped peanuts, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro. Enjoy!
White rice, Optional toppings:
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Notes
Use rotisserie chicken or another pre-cooked option to make this recipe super quick and easy!
A high-powered blender is the best way to get a super smooth consistency for your homemade mole sauce.
Serve with your favorite toppings or sides to make easy burrito bowls.
Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.
Storage: Store easy chicken mole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.