Enmoladas
- 🐔 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
- 🌽 8 corn tortillas
- 🍫 2 cups prepared mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 🧀 ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
- 🧅 ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
- 🥑 1 ripe avocado, sliced
- 🥛 ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 🫒 Vegetable oil
Enmoladas are a traditional Mexican dish featuring corn tortillas filled with shredded chicken, bathed in a rich mole sauce, and garnished with fresh toppings. This recipe offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a perfect choice for a hearty meal.
Ingredients
• 🐔 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breast
• 🌽 8 corn tortillas
• 🍫 2 cups prepared mole sauce (store-bought or homemade)
• 🧀 ½ cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
• 🧅 ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
• 🌿 Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
• 🥑 1 ripe avocado, sliced
• 🥛 ½ cup sour cream or Mexican crema
• 🫒 Vegetable oil, for frying
Equipment
• Skillet or frying pan
• Tongs
• Saucepan
• Serving plates
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories & Macros (per serving)
• Calories: 400
• Protein: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fat: 20g
Instructions
1. Prepare the Mole Sauce
o Heat the prepared mole sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until it reaches a gentle simmer.
o Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
2. Warm the Tortillas
o In a skillet, heat a small amount of vegetable oil over medium heat.
o Lightly fry each corn tortilla for about 10 seconds per side to make them pliable.
o Drain excess oil by placing the tortillas on paper towels.
3. Assemble the Enmoladas
o Dip each warm tortilla into the simmering mole sauce, ensuring both sides are coated.
o Place a portion of shredded chicken in the center of each tortilla.
o Fold the tortilla over the filling to create a half-moon shape.
4. Serve
o Arrange the enmoladas on serving plates.
o Drizzle additional mole sauce over the top.
o Garnish with crumbled queso fresco, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, avocado slices, and a dollop of sour cream or Mexican crema.
Cooking and Serving Tips
• Mole Sauce: Mole is a complex sauce made with ingredients like chilies, chocolate, and spices. Store-bought versions are convenient, but homemade mole can provide a richer flavor.
• Tortilla Handling: Lightly frying the tortillas prevents them from breaking when filled and folded.
• Serving Suggestions: Enmoladas pair well with rice and beans for a complete meal.
• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.
Enjoy these flavorful enmoladas as a delightful addition to your Mexican cuisine repertoire!
