Description
Mexican Mole Enchiladas are a delightful fusion of flavors that transport you straight to Mexico. This vibrant dish features warm corn tortillas filled with tender shredded chicken and generously smothered in a rich mole sauce, harmonizing chocolate and spices. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, these enchiladas are bound to impress your guests while bringing everyone together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 corn tortillas
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken and mole sauce; roll tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared dish.
- Pour remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and top with cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes; remove foil in the last 5 minutes to brown the cheese.
- Serve hot, garnished with sour cream, cilantro, and avocado slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 enchiladas (about 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg