Chicken Mole by ABUELITA™: tender chicken in mole sauce with ABUELITA chocolate and ancho chiles.

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
Prep time: 20 s
Cook time: 480 s
Total time: 500 s
Yield: 6
Cuisine: mexicano
Ingredients: 4 pounds bonelessskinless chicken thighs; 1 tablespoon MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon; 1 tablet (90 grams) NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drinkgrated; 1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes; 1 large onionroughly chopped; 2 dried ancho or California chilesstemmedseededroughly chopped; 1 large chipotle chile in adobo sauce; 1/2 cup sliced almondstoasted; 1/4 cup raisins; 3 cloves garlicsmashed and peeled; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 6 to 8 cups hotcooked rice

Official ABUELITA™

Level

Easy

Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hr

Servings

6 to 8 servings

This chicken mole recipe brings together different flavors and spices to create a rich dish with notes of cinnamon, chile and delicious Abuelita chocolate.

Slow Cooker Chicken Mole is a celebration of Mexican cuisine that melds sweet and savory into a delectable meal. This recipe from Official ABUELITA™ delivers an intricate blend of flavors, highlighted by the rich notes of cinnamon and chile. The addition of grated NESTLÉ ABUELITA Authentic Mexican Hot Chocolate Drink and MAGGI Granulated Chicken Flavor Bouillon imparts a unique depth of taste to the mole sauce.

As you embark on creating this dish, you'll appreciate how the slow cooker method allows all the ingredients to meld together perfectly, making it an effortless and rewarding cooking experience. Imagine savoring tender chicken pieces bathed in a velvety sauce enriched with dried ancho or California chiles. Each spoonful brings a harmonious balance of spice and sweetness, making this dish an excellent choice for festive occasions like Day of the Dead or a cozy family dinner.

Pair this tasty dish with warm tortillas or rice, and you have a main course that is as satisfying as it is rich in flavor. Ideal for those who love traditional dishes, this easy recipe also serves as a great introduction to the culinary delights of Hispanic Heritage. Whether you're celebrating Father's Day or simply enjoying a family dinner, Slow Cooker Chicken Mole is sure to become a favorite, cherished for its depth of flavor and comforting qualities.