Enchiladas de Mole

Enchiladas de Mole

Enchiladas de Mole is a traditional Mexican dish made with corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken and topped with a rich and flavorful mole sauce.

Ingredients

  • Fresh cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
  • Queso fresco (1/2 cup, crumbled)
  • Salt and pepper (to taste)
  • Ground cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
  • Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
  • Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
  • Onion (1, finely chopped)
  • Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Mole sauce (2 cups)
  • Corn tortillas (12)
  • Chicken breasts (2, cooked and shredded)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine and cook for another 5 minutes.
  4. Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet or in the oven.
  5. Spread a spoonful of mole sauce on each tortilla.
  6. Place a portion of the chicken mixture in the center of each tortilla and roll it up tightly.
  7. Place the rolled enchiladas in a baking dish and pour the remaining mole sauce over the top.
  8. Sprinkle the crumbled queso fresco on top.
  9. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 20-25 minutes, or until the enchiladas are heated through and the cheese is melted.
  10. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Dietary Information

Dish Type: Main Course • Prep Time: 30 minutes • Cook Time: 60 minutes • Calories: 450 • Fat: 15g • Carbs: 40g • Protein: 25g • Sodium: 800mg • Sugar: 5g