Best 6 Crock Pot Chicken Mole Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with Authentic Mexican Flavors: A Culinary Journey into Crock-Pot Chicken Mole**

Embark on a culinary adventure to discover the rich and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with our tantalizing Crock-Pot Chicken Mole recipe. This traditional dish combines the savory goodness of chicken with a complex and flavorful mole sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will delight your palate. Our recipe provides detailed instructions for making both the chicken and the mole sauce from scratch, ensuring an authentic and unforgettable dining experience. Additionally, we've included a vegetarian variation of the mole sauce, catering to diverse dietary preferences and allowing everyone to savor the delectable flavors of this Mexican masterpiece. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this culinary delight, perfect for special occasions or a cozy weeknight dinner.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN MOLE



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Dark chocolate and spices add richness to the Mexican chile sauce called mole (MOH-lay). Simmer it in a slow cooker along with chicken thighs for a warming weeknight dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12)
Coarse salt
1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed
1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1/4 cup raisins
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
3 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Season chicken thighs with salt and place in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. In a blender, puree tomatoes, onion, ancho and chipotle chiles, almonds, raisins, chocolate, garlic, oil, cumin, and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Add tomato mixture to slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until chicken is tender, 4 hours (or 8 hours on low). Serve chicken and sauce topped with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 695 g, Fat 40 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 59 g, SaturatedFat 11 g

SLOW-COOKER CHICKEN MOLE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 ancho chile
1 pasilla chile
1/4 cup slivered almonds
2 tablespoons raw pepitas
3 ounces Mexican chocolate, roughly chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped yellow onion (about 1/2 small onion)
2 teaspoons minced garlic (1 to 2 cloves)
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
One 14.5-ounce can stewed tomatoes
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons pureed canned chipotles in adobo, plus 1 chipotle pepper, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Kosher salt
1 1/2 pounds bone-in, skinless chicken breasts
1 1/4 pounds bone-in, skinless whole chicken legs
1/4 cup thinly sliced radishes (about 4 radishes), plus the leaves from 1 bunch
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 to 2 limes)
10 white corn tortillas
2 limes, cut into wedges
1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • For the chicken mole: Place the ancho and pasilla chiles, slivered almonds and pepitas in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toast until the pepitas begin to pop and the almonds are deep golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the chiles to a small bowl and cover with boiling water; set another small bowl on top of the chiles to keep them submerged. Let soak for 30 minutes. Set the almonds and pepitas aside.
  • Meanwhile, place the Mexican chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high power for 1 minute. Stir together the melted chocolate; unlike conventional chocolate, it will have a grainy, paste-like consistency.
  • Add the melted chocolate to a food processor with the toasted almonds and pepitas and the onions, garlic, sesame seeds, tomatoes, raisins, vinegar, chipotle puree and pepper, cinnamon, coriander, cumin, cloves and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Drain the ancho and pasilla chiles and add them to the food processor. Process to a smooth sauce.
  • Place the chicken breasts and legs in a 6.5-quart slow cooker and sprinkle liberally with salt. Pour the mole sauce over the chicken, spreading it to cover completely. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high power for 4 hours.
  • For the radish salad: About 10 minutes before serving, toss the radishes, radish leaves, cilantro and lime juice together. Season with salt to taste.
  • To serve: Place the tortillas over a medium flame (or on a grill or grill pan) and heat until charred in spots but still soft enough to fold.
  • Carefully remove the chicken from the slow cooker to a platter. Spoon some mole sauce over the top; serve extra sauce in a bowl on the side. To the platter, add the radish salad, charred tortillas, and lime wedges. Garnish the chicken with the toasted sesame seeds.

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN MOLE



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A simplified version of a classic Mexican dish. This chicken mole recipe melds the flavors of spicy chilis, chocolate, and cinnamon, but is easy to put together and enjoy as an every day meal.

Provided by Michelle Miller

Categories     Main Course

Time 4h30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds chicken breasts (boneless)
salt (to taste)
pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons avocado oil
1/2 yellow onion (minced)
4 cloves garlic (peeled and minced)
1 jalapeno (optional, minced)
1/4 cup chili powder*
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
3 tablespoons Organic SunButter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
1 tablespoon cocoa powder
1 teaspoon sea salt

Steps:

  • Add chicken to the crockpot, and salt and pepper generously.
  • In a large skillet, add avocado oil, minced onion, garlic and jalapeno (if using), and saute over medium high heat until translucent and fragrant, about 6 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cinnamon, cumin and salt, and stir combine with vegetables.
  • Pour in chicken broth, and add tomato paste and SunButter. Use a whisk to smooth and combine. Bring to a low simmer.
  • Mix arrowroot with 2 tablespoons of water, and then stir it in to the sauce while stirring.
  • Add cocoa powder and salt, and adjust chili powder and salt to your taste.
  • At this point, you can use an immersion blender or a standard blender to make the sauce ultra smooth. I don't find this necessary. The sauce will have an amazing flavor even if you skip this step.
  • Pour half of sauce over the chicken, and set the crockpot to cook on low for 4-5 hours. Set the rest of the sauce aside for serving.
  • Remove the chicken breasts shred them or cut into chunks.
  • Reheat the remaining sauce to drizzle on the chicken. You can also just add it to the slow cooker with the shredded chicken.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. This shredded chicken mole is amazing frozen. Store in a freezer air-tight container for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 6 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 724 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN MOLE



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A unique blend of spices and cocoa powder turns into a rich and complex mole sauce after a long simmer in the slow cooker. Adapted from a recipe by Elaine05 at allrecipes.com.

Provided by DrGaellon

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup raisins
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped
3 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker. Cook on low 5-6 hours until chicken is tender. Chicken may be served intact with sauce spooned over, or you may shred the chicken using two forks and stir into the sauce before using as a taco/tortilla filling, or as a dip for chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.9, Fat 10.4, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 376.9, Carbohydrate 28.6, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 9.9, Protein 30.7

CHICKEN MOLE FOR CROCK POT



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Okay there are a number of recipes for mole on this site already. Can it stand another? I hope so. This is an adaption of a recipe that I found in my newest cookbook, The Gourmet Slow Cooker. Making the sauce does take some time but it can be made ahead then warmed before adding to the crock pot with the chicken. Don't let the ingredients list scare you. Break this down into steps and it is well worth the effort.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 5h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup blanched almond
1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces (2 to 3 inch)
1/2 teaspoon coriander seed
1/2 teaspoon anise seed
1/4 cup sesame seeds
4 whole cloves
4 dried pasilla peppers, stemmed and seeded
6 dried New Mexico chiles or 6 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 -2 guajillo chilies, stemmed and seeded
3 -4 cups chicken stock
2 medium roma tomatoes
3 ounces mexican chocolate or 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 sweet white onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup raisins
salt
2 chicken, cut into serving pieces skinned (Use only the thighs, breasts and legs)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Combine the almonds, cinnamon stick, coriander, aniseed, sesame seed and cloves on a baking sheet.
  • Toast in the oven for 10 minutes or until fragrant and lightly browned; remove and set aside.
  • Place chiles on another baking sheet and toast at 350 degrees for 10 minutes; check and stir as needed to prevent burning.
  • Remove the chiles from the oven and allow to cool.
  • When cool, break chiles lightly, and place in in a large glass bowl.
  • Pour 2 cups of hot chicken stock over the chiles and allow to sit for about 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Preheat broiler and place the 2 tomatoes on a cookie sheet and broil for 5 to 7 minutes or until skin cracks and blisters lightly, turning about every 2 minutes.
  • Remove tomatoes from oven and set aside to cool before removing the skin and chopping.
  • Pour the chiles and stock into a blender and puree in batches until smooth.
  • Add the toasted almonds and spices, peeled and chopped tomato, chocolate, garlic, onion, raisins and salt to taste.
  • Blend until smooth, adding remaining stock as needed to make sauce proper consistency.
  • The sauce should be just thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  • Strain the sauce through a medium-meshed sieve to remove seeds and pieces of chile.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces in the crock pot and pour sauce over.
  • Cook on low for 3 to 4 hours or 6 to 8 hours.
  • At 3 to 4 hours the chicken will be firm and retain its shape.
  • At 6 to 8 hours, the meat will be falling off the bone.
  • Transfer to dinner plates and serve immediately with rice, salad and crusty bread.
  • Please Note: The back, neck and chicken wings can be used to make chicken stock.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 664, Fat 42.6, SaturatedFat 11.6, Cholesterol 175.2, Sodium 297.4, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 12.9, Protein 48.3

CROCK POT CHICKEN MOLE



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The traditional Chicken mole is just delicious and this recipe makes it extremely simple to prepare using your crock pot. BHG's Slow Cooker Recipes is the source.

Provided by Geema

Categories     Chicken

Time 9h25m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup slivered almonds or 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds
3 garlic cloves, quartered
2 canned jalapeno peppers, drained
3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tablespoons raisins
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 ground coriander
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
2 1/2 lbs broiler-fryer chickens, cut up and skinned
2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds (to garnish) or 2 tablespoons almonds (to garnish)
hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a blender container or food processor bowl, combine undrained tomatoes, onion, nuts, garlic, jalapeno peppers, cocoa powder, raisins, sesame seeds, sugar, salt and spices.
  • Cover and blend until mixture is a coarse puree.
  • In the crock pot, place the tapioca.
  • Add chicken and then the sauce.
  • Cover, and cook on low for 9 hours.
  • Serve with hot cooked rice.
  • and sprinkle with the pumpkin seeds.

Tips:

  • To save time, use a pre-made mole sauce from the store.
  • If you don't have a crock pot, you can cook the chicken in a Dutch oven over low heat for 6-8 hours.
  • You can also cook the chicken in a slow cooker on high for 3-4 hours.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry at the end of the cooking time.
  • Serve the chicken mole with rice, beans, or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This crock pot chicken mole is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic Mexican dish. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the mole sauce is rich and complex. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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