Best Easy Enmoladas Recipe

Tortillas dipped in rich mole sauce and filled with chicken or cheese, garnished with sesame seeds and crema. A protein-rich family dish that brings the luxury of mole to an everyday meal.

Cook 45 min Difficulty NORMAL 370 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Corn tortillas 8 pieces
  • Shredded cooked chicken breast 2 cups
  • Crumbled queso fresco 0.75 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Prepared mole sauce 2 cups
  • Chicken broth 0.5 cup
  • Vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • Sesame seeds 2 tbsp
  • Mexican crema 0.5 cup
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 39 g 42%
Protein 20 g 22%
Fat 15 g 36%
Serving size 250g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Heat prepared mole sauce in a saucepan over medium-low heat, thinning with chicken broth to a pourable but thick consistency; stir frequently and keep warm.

  2. 2

    Warm the corn tortillas on a dry skillet over medium heat for 30 seconds each side, or until pliable but not crispy; cover with a towel to prevent drying out.

  3. 3

    Add 1 tsp vegetable oil to the skillet and briefly dip both sides of each tortilla into the warm mole, letting excess sauce drip off.

  4. 4

    Place dipped tortillas on a plate, fill each with about 1/4 cup shredded chicken or crumbled queso fresco, then roll tightly and arrange seam-side-down on a serving platter.

  5. 5

    Generously spoon extra mole sauce over the filled tortillas, sprinkle with sesame seeds, and drizzle with Mexican crema before serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient that defines Enmoladas?
The essential ingredient is rich prepared mole sauce, which lends a deep, complex flavor and unique aroma to Enmoladas. Combined with corn tortillas and your choice of chicken or cheese, mole provides both the dish’s signature taste and luxurious texture.
Q. What is the most critical cooking step for successful Enmoladas?
The most crucial step is dipping warm, flexible tortillas into the hot mole sauce without soaking too long—this ensures the tortillas stay tender but don’t break apart. Maintaining medium-low heat for the mole keeps it smooth and prevents burning.
Q. How do you prevent Enmoladas from turning soggy or falling apart?
Warm and slightly oil tortillas before dipping them in mole sauce, and handle them quickly but gently. Over-soaking or folding cold tortillas can make them soggy or cause them to split while rolling.
Q. How many calories and how much protein are in one serving?
Each serving (250g) delivers about 370 kcal with 20g of protein, balancing satisfying richness with a solid dose of muscle-supporting nutrition.
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