Chicken Mole for Crock Pot
Transform your weeknight dinners with this rich, flavorful Chicken Mole for the Crock Pot—a slow-cooked masterpiece that’s equal parts comforting and exotic. Tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs are simmered to perfection in a deeply complex sauce made from crushed tomatoes, peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, and a hint of honey. The bold flavors are enhanced with aromatic spices like cumin, cinnamon, and oregano, while chipotle peppers in adobo sauce add a smoky heat. Dark chocolate is the finishing touch, melting into the sauce for a luxurious balance of savory and sweet. With only 20 minutes of prep time, this easy crock pot recipe is perfect for busy days, letting your kitchen do all the work while you enjoy bold, authentic Mexican-inspired flavors. Serve over rice or with warm tortillas, and don’t forget a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for a beautiful, garnish-ready finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup Crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 2 tbsp Peanut butter
- 2 tbsp Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 2 tbsp Chili powder
- 2 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, minced
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 2 oz Dark chocolate, chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, until fragrant.
Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the crock pot.
In the crock pot, add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, peanut butter, unsweetened cocoa powder, honey, ground cumin, cinnamon, oregano, chili powder, minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
Nestle the chicken thighs into the sauce, ensuring they are fully submerged.
Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shreds with a fork.
About 15 minutes before serving, add the chopped dark chocolate to the crock pot and stir until melted and fully incorporated into the sauce.
Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more salt or honey if desired.
Serve the chicken mole over rice or with warm tortillas. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2998 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 166.7 g | 214% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.0 g | 235% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1134 mg | 378% | |
| Sodium | 4646 mg | 202% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.5 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.2 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.2 g | ||
| Protein | 258.9 g | 518% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 385 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 26.7 mg | 148% | |
| Potassium | 4258 mg | 91% | |
*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.
