CHICKEN AND OLIVE MOLE CASSEROLE

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My southwestern chicken casserole makes the perfect party dish when you're looking for something a little out of the ordinary. The mole sauce lends an authentic flavor, and folks are always pleasantly surprised to taste a little sweetness from the chocolate. -Barbara White, Livingston, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large onions, finely chopped, divided
3 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
5 tablespoons chili powder
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 ounce semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
6 cups shredded cooked chicken
12 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed olives
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute 1 cup onion in oil until tender. Reduce heat to low. Add the garlic, salt, oregano, cumin and cinnamon; cover and cook for 10 minutes. Stir in chili powder and flour until blended. Gradually stir in broth. Bring to a boil. Cook until mixture is reduced to 3 cups, about 35 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in chocolate., In a large bowl, combine chicken and 1/2 cup sauce. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with half the tortillas, chicken mixture, remaining onion and olives; top with 1 cup sauce and 2 cups cheese. Repeat layers., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 640 calories, Fat 36g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 1483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 50g protein.

Sheldon King
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Mallik Farooq
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This casserole was a great way to use up leftover chicken.


RT AMY YT
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I'm not a fan of casseroles, but this one was actually pretty good.


Juan Rivas
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Overall, I thought this casserole was a good recipe. It was easy to make and the flavors were good. I would definitely make it again.


Black Street Music
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I would have liked the casserole more if the sauce had been a little bit thicker.


Mal M
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This casserole was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Raymond Oteheri
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my casserole turned out dry and bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what happened.


Info Sada
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The chicken and olive mole casserole was a delicious and easy weeknight meal. The mole sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy.


Shimul Vai
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it!


Alish Susling
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This casserole was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Lillian Cameron
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I'm not a huge fan of mole sauce, but this dish was surprisingly good. The chicken was well-seasoned and the sauce was not too overpowering.


Suzanne Ramjass
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the mole sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the combination of sweet and savory flavors.