Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Name: Slow Cooker Chicken Mole
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 4 h
Yield: About 12 servings
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12); Coarse salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped; 4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed; 4 large chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (feel free to just use the whole can); 1 cup sliced almonds, toasted; 3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup); 6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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About 12 servings Easy

Total: 4 to 8 hrs

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Ingredients (13)

4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 12)
Coarse salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
4 dried ancho chiles, stemmed
4 large chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce (feel free to just use the whole can)
1 cup sliced almonds, toasted
3 ounces bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped (about 1/2 cup)
6 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

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Nutritional Information

Calories330
Fat16.33g
Saturated fat3.79g
Trans fat0.03g
Carbs14.05g
Fiber4.42g
Sugar6.72g
Protein33.27g
Cholesterol142.13mg
Sodium155.23mg
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Mexican mole sauce can be intimidating. There’s chocolate, chiles, and spices. It’s rich, full of flavor, and not too sweet, despite the chocolate. And it’s typically a labor-intensive process. But this recipe, based on Martha Stewart’s, takes little effort, thanks to the slow cooker. With an entire can of chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, along with ancho chiles and almonds, this mole is nicely spicy without being overbearing. Prep is a breeze: Just blend everything up, put it in the slow cooker with some chicken, and forget about it for 4 to 8 hours. The recipe yields lots of extra sauce, so put some out with tortilla chips before serving it for dinner.

More easy slow cooker chicken dishes, see our chicken adobo recipe.

by Chris Rochelle

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How to Store Chicken

Raw or cooked chicken can be stored in a refrigerator for a few days, though it’s important to prevent raw chicken juices from leaking and contaminating other foods. Ensure that chicken remains in its original packaging (which should be vacuum-sealed or tightly-wrapped) until it is ready to be cooked.

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How to Freeze Chicken

While freezing will make your chicken less tender and juicy, it is the perfect way to store the family-sized pack you bought at Costco last weekend. Remove the chicken from its original packaging and rewrap it tightly using aluminum foil, plastic wrap, or freezer paper. Double wrap if you are planning to store the chicken for more than two months. Ground chicken can last up to three months in the freezer, while chicken pieces can last up to nine.

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How to Thaw Chicken

You should never thaw chicken at room temperature, as it is highly susceptible to bacteria growth. Frozen chicken should either be thawed in the microwave, in the refrigerator, or in cold water (which should be changed every 30 minutes).

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Instructions

1Season both sides of the chicken thighs with salt and pepper and place them in the slow cooker.
2Place all of the remaining ingredients in a blender and blend on high until you have a smooth consistency, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3Pour the sauce into the slow cooker and mix with the chicken.
4Cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low.

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