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Mole Chicken Enchiladas

Rotisserie chicken wrapped in corn tortillas and bathed in rich jarred mole sauce, baked until bubbly. Real mole depth in 20 minutes—no slow-simmering required.

Total time
20 min
Servings
4
Calories
445
Protein
32g
Mole Chicken Enchiladas
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Ingredients

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1.5 cups jarred mole sauce
  • 8 count corn tortillas (6-inch)
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca or mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup Mexican crema or sour cream
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour half the mole sauce into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

  2. 2

    Warm tortillas in a dry skillet over medium heat, 30 seconds per side, to make them pliable.

  3. 3

    Fill each tortilla with 2-3 tbsp shredded chicken, roll tightly, and place seam-side down in the dish.

  4. 4

    Pour remaining mole sauce over the rolled enchiladas, then scatter cheese on top.

  5. 5

    Bake until cheese bubbles and edges brown slightly, about 12 minutes.

  6. 6

    Drizzle crema over the top, scatter cilantro, and serve hot.

Tools you’ll need

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • 12-inch skillet
  • oven

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