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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole is a delicious and flavorful dish that brings together the rich and complex flavors of traditional Mexican mole sauce with the convenience of a slow cooker. This dish is perfect for those who love the deep, spicy flavors of mole but don't have the time to spend hours in the kitchen preparing it. By using a slow cooker, you can simply add all the ingredients and let it cook low and slow for several hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the chicken to become tender and juicy.

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

5 hrs

Total Time:

5 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped

½ cup raisins

3 cloves garlic, chopped

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds (Optional)

1 finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo sauce

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

4 teaspoons chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon ground coriander

⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg

3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Directions

Step 1

Place onion, raisins, garlic, sesame seeds, chopped chipotle pepper, peanut butter and crushed tomatoes in slow cooker. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, chili powder, cumin, coriander, nutmeg, and cocoa powder. Place chicken in the sauce.

Step 2

Cover; cook on Low until chicken is very tender, about 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

289

Calories

Fat

28g

Carbs

28g

Protein

Complement

The key to a great Slow Cooker Chicken Mole is the combination of ingredients that create the signature depth and complexity of mole sauce. With a blend of chiles, chocolate, nuts, and spices, the sauce becomes a harmonious balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. The slow cooking process allows the chicken to absorb all of these wonderful flavors, resulting in a dish that is truly a delight for the taste buds. Whether you are hosting a gathering or simply want a comforting and satisfying meal, Slow Cooker Chicken Mole is sure to impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates.