Quick and Easy Beef or Chicken Mole

Transform your weeknight dinner routine with this Quick and Easy Beef or Chicken Mole, a flavorful Mexican-inspired dish that's both rich and approachable. Perfect for busy nights, this recipe combines tender bites of chicken thighs or beef chuck with a velvety mole sauce infused with peanut butter, chipotle peppers, cocoa powder, and a hint of cinnamon. The addition of torn corn tortillas thickens the sauce naturally, creating a luscious texture that clings to every bite. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a one-pan cooking method, this dish is as convenient as it is delicious. Serve over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro and lime wedges for a vibrant finishing touch. It's the perfect balance of smoky, savory, and slightly sweet flavors in under an hour!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken thighs or beef chuck (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 cup Canned diced tomatoes (with juices)
• 1.5 cups Chicken or beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Smooth peanut butter
• 1 pepper Canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1.5 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
• 2 pieces Corn tortillas (torn into small pieces)
• 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro (for garnish, optional)
• 4 pieces Lime wedges (for serving, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Season the chicken or beef pieces with salt and black pepper.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sear the meat until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes, then remove from the skillet and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the chopped onion. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.

Step 4

Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken or beef broth, peanut butter, chipotle pepper, cocoa powder, ground cinnamon, brown sugar, and torn corn tortillas.

Step 6

Return the seared meat to the skillet, making sure it is submerged in the sauce.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the sauce has thickened.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 9

Serve the mole hot over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1438.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1845.0

Total Fat 98.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 494.4mg	0%
Sodium 4713.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.4g	0%
Total Sugars 27.1g
Protein 140.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 292.7mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 2274.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.7%

Protein: 30.1%

Carbs: 22.2%