How to Make Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Mole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and comforting dish that requires minimal effort? Look no further than this Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Mole recipe! Mole, a traditional Mexican sauce, is known for its complex flavors and rich, velvety texture. This recipe takes all the flavors of traditional mole and simplifies the process by using a slow cooker, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

With just a bit of prep work and a few hours of hands-off cooking time, you can have a...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup currants
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 teaspoons cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 3 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • ¼ cup slivered almonds, for garnish

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the onion, raisins, currants, garlic, chile powder, sesame seeds, cumin, cinnamon, cocoa powder, hot sauce, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and chicken broth into a slow cooker; stir to mix. Add the chicken breasts, and stir to cover with sauce.
  • Cover and cook on Low 6 hours, then increase heat to High, and continue cooking until the chicken is tender, about 3 hours more. Or cook on Low for 11 to 12 hours.
  • Once the chicken is tender, remove, shred, and stir it back into the mole. Serve sprinkled with slivered almonds.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 89mg
    • Sodium: 465mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 36g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 87mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 581mg