Best 7 Spicy Chicken Enchiladas With Red Mole Sauce Recipes

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**Spicy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Mole Sauce: A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Spicy Chicken Enchiladas, a harmonious blend of Mexican and Oaxacan flavors that will ignite your taste buds. This delectable dish features tender, succulent chicken enveloped in a symphony of spices and nestled within soft, corn tortillas. Each enchilada is meticulously adorned with a rich, aromatic red mole sauce, a traditional Oaxacan sauce made from a complex blend of chiles, nuts, and spices. The enchiladas are then baked to perfection, creating a delightful fusion of textures and a symphony of flavors. Accompanying this main course is a refreshing and tangy tomatillo salsa, a delightful complement that adds a vibrant freshness to each bite. To elevate your culinary experience further, we offer a delectable Mexican rice recipe, a flavorful and fluffy side dish that perfectly soaks up the enchilada sauce. And for those with a sweet tooth, our decadent tres leches cake recipe promises a creamy, milky dessert that will provide a delightful conclusion to your meal. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure like no other with our Spicy Chicken Enchiladas with Red Mole Sauce.

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MOLE ENCHILADAS



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Delicious homemade Mole Enchiladas include shredded chicken and cheese inside corn tortillas, smothered in mole sauce and baked.

Provided by Lauren Allen

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups mole sauce (*)
3 cups cooked (, shredded chicken)
1 cup freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
12-14 corn tortillas (, or 8 flour tortillas)
Mexican crema or sour cream
Cotija cheese (, or queso fresco)
Fresh chopped cilantro
Chopped avocado

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Warm corn tortillas on a hot skillet for a few seconds on each side, or fry them lightly in oil, then place on a paper towel lined plate to soak up excess grease.
  • Pour 1/4 cup of mole sauce into the bottom of a 9x13'' pan. Fill each corn tortilla with a handful of chicken and small sprinkle of cheese, then roll tightly, and place seam side down in the pan.
  • Pour remaining mole sauce over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven and top with a drizzle of sour cream, a sprinkle of cotija cheese, cilantro and chopped avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Sodium 1115 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH RED MOLE SAUCE



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Try a traditional Mexican favourite with this spicy and varied recipe

Provided by Emma Lewis

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 ancho chillies
2 plum tomatoes , halved
2 tbsp oil or lard
1 onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves
3 tbsp blanched almonds , plus extra for serving
2 tsp raisin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground cinnamon
small piece of dark chocolate
375g pack fresh tortillas

Steps:

  • Put the chicken in the pan, then pour in 300ml cold water. Bring to the boil, then reduce down to a simmer and cook for 20 mins, turning once, until the chicken is cooked through. Remove chicken from water (saving the liquid) and when it's cool enough to handle, shred with your fingers or a fork.
  • Halve the chillies, pull out the seeds and discard. Place in a small bowl and cover with boiling water. Leave to soak for 20 mins until softened, then discard the water, roughly chop the chillies then put into a blender.
  • Heat a frying pan and tip in the tomato. Cook for 5 mins, until the tomato skins start to blister and turn brown. Add to the blender. Heat the oil or lard in the same frying pan and cook the onion, garlic and almonds for 5 mins. Stir in the raisins, oregano, cumin and cinnamon, then cook 2 mins more until the onion is softened, the almonds are golden and the raisins have puffed up. Tip into the blender with 100ml of the chicken poaching liquid and give it a good whizz.
  • Pour the mixture back into the pan, stir in 350ml of the poaching liquid and chocolate and let it simmer for 20 mins. To serve, soften the tortillas in a microwave for 30 secs then pile the chicken on top, spoon over the sauce and roll up. Serve scattered with coriander leaves, limes and more chopped almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Fat 21 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 69 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 29 grams protein, Sodium 3.27 milligram of sodium

CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH MOLE SAUCE



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These authentic chicken enchiladas with mole sauce were inspired by a dish served at Seattle's La Carta De Oaxaca restaurant. Chocolate and dried chiles make a rich and flavorful sauce that tops the moist and tender chicken enchiladas.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Mole Sauce Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 26

2 tablespoons lard
½ onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic, sliced
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 poblano peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
2 Anaheim peppers, seeded and thinly sliced
4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups chicken broth
4 dried guajillo chiles, stemmed and seeded
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 corn tortilla, cut into 1-inch strips
4 tomatoes, cut in half crosswise
3 tomatillos, cut in half crosswise
2 tablespoons lard
½ onion, sliced
5 cloves garlic, sliced
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 cups chicken broth
salt to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar, or more to taste
3 ounces dark chocolate, coarsely chopped
12 corn tortillas
½ bunch fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped
½ cup crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • Melt 2 tablespoons lard in a stockpot. Stir in 1/2 onion, 2 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, poblano peppers, and Anaheim peppers; cook and stir until onions are soft, 5 to 8 minutes. Add chicken thighs and 4 cups chicken broth, cover, and simmer until reduced, about 40 minutes.
  • Heat 2 cups chicken broth in a saucepan until it begins to simmer, about 5 minutes. Pour broth into a blender.
  • Toast guajillo chiles and ancho chiles in a dry skillet on medium-high heat until hot and aromatic, 3 to 4 minutes. Place toasted chiles and tortilla strips in the blender with the hot broth. Press them down so they are fully submerged and soak until softened, about 10 minutes. Blend the chile and tortilla mixture until smooth.
  • Cook tomatoes and tomatillos in a dry skillet on medium-high heat until soft and blackened, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons lard in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1/2 sliced onion, 5 garlic cloves, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; cook and stir until onions are soft and golden, 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion mixture to the blender with the chile mixture and blend until smooth.
  • Pour chile puree into a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 2 cups chicken broth, salt, sugar, and chocolate. Bring mixture to a simmer; cook and stir until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes.
  • Toast tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and soft, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Fill each tortilla with 1/3 cup chicken mixture. Roll and place seam side down on a plate. Continue with remaining tortillas, 3 per plate. Top each trio of tortillas with 1/3 cup mole sauce, 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, and 1 to 2 tablespoons queso fresco.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 738.8 calories, Carbohydrate 77.7 g, Cholesterol 100.8 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 13.6 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Sodium 2707 mg, Sugar 23.5 g

CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 6-8 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bolillo (substitute small French roll), cut into 1-inch pieces
2 dried ancho chiles, stemmed, seeded and diced
2 California red chile pods, stemmed, seeded and diced
1 large or 2 small tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 (32-ounce) carton chicken broth (recommend organic low sodium), divided
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1.5 ounces Mexican chocolate (recommend Nestle-Abuelita), coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons cocoa powder
3 tablespoons DOA MARA® Mole Paste
2 teaspoons salt
½ cup canola oil, for frying
12-18 corn tortillas
1 pound shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken
1½ cups white shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Oaxaca)
1 medium white onion, diced
1½ cups crumbled queso fresco

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, bolillo, ancho chiles, California red chile pods, tomatillos and tomato and saute 10 minutes or until soft. Pour half the broth into blender and add half the sauteed ingredients. Add peanut butter, chocolate pieces, cocoa powder, mole paste and salt and blend until very smooth. Transfer sauce to large skillet. Pour other half of the broth and sauteed ingredients into blender. Puree and add the mixture in large skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes, stirring continuously to keep from sticking to skillet. Remove from heat and set aside. Heat oven to 350°F. Spread 1 cup sauce in ungreased 9x13-inch baking dish. Heat oil and fry tortillas until softened. Drain on paper towels. Lightly dip tortillas in mole sauce to coat. Fill with shredded rotisserie chicken, cheese and onion. Roll tortillas and place seam side down in baking dish side by side. Pour sauce over enchiladas. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake 15 to 20 minutes or until warm. Garnish with queso fresco and serve with favorite side dish.

'EASIEST EVER' CHICKEN MOLE ENCHILADAS



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In Mexico, rich mole poblano is a celebratory dish, often made for special occasions, which takes about 4 days. The sauce in this recipe is a streamlined version that packs in deep and delicious flavor and is easy to make ahead and freeze, so even weekdays can be festive.

Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 chicken breasts
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup olive oil
5 dried pasilla or anocho chiles, stemmed and seeded
1 1/2 cups hot water
2 (6-inch) corn tortillas, or handful regular tortilla chips
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 medium onions, chopped
Kosher salt
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 3/4 cups chicken stock
One 3.1-ounce disk Mexican chocolate, chopped, (recommended: Ibarra*)
Freshly ground black pepper
Olive oil, as needed
Twelve 6-inch corn tortillas, warmed
1/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup queso fresco or mild Feta

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. On a baking sheet, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and drizzle with the olive oil. Bake until cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes. Set aside to cool, then shred into small bite-sized pieces.
  • For the mole: Reconstitute the dried chiles by soaking them in 1 1/2 cups hot water for 15 minutes. Then drain and set aside. Toast the corn tortillas in a dry skillet until dry, crisp and golden. Tear into pieces and set aside. In the same skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions, season with a little salt and saute until translucent, about 3 minutes. Then add the garlic and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to a blender with the chiles, tortillas, peanut butter and oregano. Pour the chicken stock over and blend until very smooth. Then transfer the sauce to a medium saute pan and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the chocolate. Season the mole with salt and pepper. Reserve 1 cup of mole for garnishing the enchiladas, the rest will be used for dipping the tortillas.
  • To assemble the enchiladas: Fill a medium saute pan half way with oil over high heat. When the oil is hot, dip 1 tortilla at a time and fry just until soft and heated through, a few seconds. Lift out, let the excess oil drip off and then dip the fried tortilla directly into the warm mole (which should be right next to the pan for easy dipping) and transfer to a plate. Working quickly, put 1/3 cup of the shredded chicken in the center, being careful not to over fill. Roll the tortilla like a cigar to enclose the filling and place in a serving dish seam- side down. Continue to fill all of the tortillas and place them side-by- side. Pour the reserved mole over the top. (This recipe can be tightly wrapped and frozen for 3 weeks at this stage. To reheat: Preheat oven to 350degrees F, unwrap and bake until sauce is bubbly and enchiladas are heated through, about 20 to 25 minutes.) To serve, drizzle with a little sour cream and sprinkle with queso.

BEEF ENCHILADAS WITH SPICY RED SAUCE



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Ground beef enchiladas in flour tortillas topped with spicy red sauce, cheese and fresh cilantro. So flavorful! Takes time and effort, but well worth it! Serve with Mexican rice and beans for a complete Mexican meal.

Provided by Vickie Boozer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 2h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup finely chopped onion
4 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried cilantro
½ cup prepared salsa
1 (6 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups chicken broth
1 pound ground beef
¾ cup finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ cup prepared red enchilada sauce
½ cup beef broth
½ cup shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
cooking spray
8 (6 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • To make the spicy red sauce, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook and stir 1/2 cup of onion until the onion is softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in 4 teaspoons of garlic, and cook and stir until fragrant, another 3 to 5 minutes, watching carefully to avoid burning the garlic. Stir in the oregano, 3 1/2 teaspoons of chili powder, basil, salt and black pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, the dried cilantro, salsa, tomato sauce, tomato paste, and chicken broth until the sauce is smoothly combined.
  • Bring the sauce to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and simmer about 30 minutes, stirring often, until the flavors have blended and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • While spicy red sauce is simmering, cook and stir the ground beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the meat is evenly browned. Break the meat up into crumbles as it cooks, and drain off excess grease. Mix in 3/4 cup of onion, 1 tablespoon of garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of cumin into the meat, and cook and stir until the onions are softened and the meat mixture is fragrant with spices, 5 to 10 more minutes. Stir in the enchilada sauce and beef broth; simmer for 5 more minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of Mexican cheese blend, and allow the cheese to melt into the meat sauce. Reduce heat to low, and simmer the meat sauce for 30 more minutes to thicken.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spray both sides of each tortilla with cooking spray, stack up the tortillas with a piece of aluminum foil between each tortilla, and wrap the stack with aluminum foil. Place the tortillas into the preheated oven to warm, about 10 minutes.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the spicy red sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Fill each tortilla with the meat sauce, reserving about 1/2 cup of the meat sauce; roll the tortillas into enchiladas, and arrange in the baking dish, seam sides down. Pour the remaining spicy red sauce over the enchiladas. Sprinkle with the reserved 1/2 cup of meat mixture, and top with remaining 2 cups of Mexican cheese blend.
  • Bake until the cheese topping is golden brown and the sauce is bubbly, about 30 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 828.9 calories, Carbohydrate 58.4 g, Cholesterol 145.8 mg, Fat 46.9 g, Fiber 7.3 g, Protein 45.2 g, SaturatedFat 24.2 g, Sodium 2485.6 mg, Sugar 11.2 g

SPICY CHICKEN ENCHILADAS



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Cooked chicken strips and canned enchilada sauce hurry along this zesty entree. I came up with this spicy chicken enchiladas recipe shortly after I got married. It's a delicious dinner for two that's easy to double for company. &mdashAmy Dando, Apalachin, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (6 ounces) ready-to-use Southwestern chicken strips
1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce, divided
1 cup refried beans
4 flour tortillas (7 inches), warmed
1 can (2-1/2 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
Optional toppings: chopped tomato and shredded lettuce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken, 1 cup cheese and 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Spread 1/4 cup refried beans down the center of each tortilla. Top with chicken mixture; roll up., Place in 2 ungreased small baking dishes. Top with the remaining enchilada sauce and cheese; sprinkle with olives., Cover and bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until heated through. If desired, top with tomato and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 868 calories, Fat 46g fat (21g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 2849mg sodium, Carbohydrate 62g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 52g protein.

Tips:

  • To make the chicken enchiladas more flavorful, marinate the chicken in the mole sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • If you don't have time to make the mole sauce from scratch, you can use a store-bought mole sauce.
  • Be careful not to overcook the enchiladas, as the tortillas can become dry and tough.
  • Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

This recipe for spicy chicken enchiladas with red mole sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The enchiladas are filled with tender chicken, flavorful mole sauce, and melted cheese, and they are baked until golden brown and bubbly. Serve the enchiladas with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, and enjoy!

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