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Enchiladas de Mole Almendrado
Drift away on a gastronomic journey to Mexico with these delectable Enchiladas de Mole Almendrado. This traditional dish, rooted in rich Mexican culture, is a symphony of flavors featuring corn tortillas brimming with succulent shredded chicken, bathed in a velvety almond mole sauce. Each bite makes you feel like you're partaking in a timeless culinary tradition right in your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup, finely chopped
- Queso fresco
- 1 cup, crumbled
- Salt and pepper
- to taste
- Chicken broth
- 2 cups
- Almonds
- 1 cup, toasted and finely ground
- Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon
- Ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon
- Garlic
- 4 cloves, minced
- Onion
- 1 medium, finely chopped
- Vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Almond mole sauce
- 2 cups
- Corn tortillas
- 12
- Chicken breasts
- 2 large, cooked and shredded
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until they soften and release their fragrance, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the ground cinnamon, cloves, cumin, and coriander, mixing well to ensure the spices evenly coat the onions and garlic.
- Pour in the almond mole sauce and chicken broth, stirring well until the sauce is heated through. This blend creates a rich, creamy base for your enchiladas.
- Fold in the shredded chicken, ensuring it's well coated with the sauce. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes for the flavors to meld.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Meanwhile, warm the corn tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave until they become pliable.
- Spoon a generous helping of the chicken and mole mixture onto each tortilla, roll it up tightly, and place seam-side down in a baking dish.
- Drizzle any remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas. This ensures they stay juicy and flavorful.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until they're heated through and the flavors have had time to develop fully.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of crumbled queso fresco and a scattering of fresh cilantro before serving. Enjoy this taste of Mexican heritage right from your kitchen!
Tips
- For an authentic touch, make your own mole sauce. It's a labor of love, but well worth the effort.
- A squeeze of fresh lime juice just before serving adds a dash of freshness that complements the rich mole sauce.
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Main Course Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 45 minutes Calories: 500 Fat: 30g Carbs: 40g Protein: 25g Sodium: 600mg Sugar: 10g
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