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Mexican Mole Enchiladas

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  • Author: mohamed
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: None

Description

Delicious enchiladas filled with tender shredded chicken, smothered in rich mole sauce, and topped with melted cheese.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 8 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup mole sauce
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (Monterey Jack or Queso Oaxaca)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup diced onions
  • Sour cream (for serving)
  • Avocado slices (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Heat the mole sauce over medium heat in a skillet.
  3. Dip each tortilla in the warm mole sauce to soften.
  4. Fill each tortilla with shredded chicken, cheese, and onions, then roll them tightly.
  5. Place the rolled tortillas seam side down in a greased baking dish.
  6. Pour any remaining mole sauce over the enchiladas and top with more cheese.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  8. Garnish with cilantro, sour cream, and avocado slices before serving.

Notes

Make-ahead tips: Assemble enchiladas a day in advance and refrigerate. Bake when ready to serve.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg