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

Chicken Mole is a traditional Mexican dish that is rich, flavorful, and incredibly satisfying. This slow cooker version simplifies the cooking process, making it perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. The word "mole" actually comes from the Nahuatl word "molli", which means "sauce" or "concoction", and refers to a variety of complex, rich sauces used in Mexican cuisine.

What makes mole so special is the combination of spices, chilies, nuts, chocolate, and other ingredients that...

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

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

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 59mg
    • Sodium: 290mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 6g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 28g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 118mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 808mg