Best Easy Enmoladas de Pollo Recipe

Tortillas dipped in mole sauce and filled with shredded chicken, topped with sesame seeds and crema. These protein-rich chicken enmoladas make a quick, elegant family dinner.

Cook 40 min Difficulty NORMAL 406 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • corn tortillas 8 pieces
  • cooked shredded chicken breast 2 cups
  • prepared mole sauce 1.5 cups
  • Mexican crema 0.5 cup
  • sesame seeds 2 tbsp
Seasonings/Sauce
  • vegetable oil 2 tbsp
  • salt 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 33 g 32%
Protein 26 g 26%
Fat 18 g 41%
Serving size 240g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Warm the prepared mole sauce in a saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Lightly fry each tortilla on both sides for about 10 seconds until pliable but not crispy.

  3. 3

    Quickly dip each warm tortilla into the hot mole sauce, coating both sides evenly. Work one at a time for best results.

  4. 4

    Lay the sauced tortilla on a plate, add a generous spoonful of shredded chicken down the center, and roll it up tightly.

  5. 5

    Arrange the enmoladas seam-side down on serving plates. Drizzle with extra mole, spoon Mexican crema over the top, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What ingredient gives Enmoladas de Pollo its signature flavor?
The prepared mole sauce is the key ingredient that distinguishes Enmoladas de Pollo, delivering a rich and complex taste with notes of chili, chocolate, and spices. It’s this sauce that infuses the tortillas and makes the dish uniquely savory.
Q. What is the most important timing during the cooking of these enmoladas?
Lightly frying the tortillas in oil for about 10 seconds per side is crucial. This makes them flexible for rolling without tearing but keeps them from becoming greasy or too crisp, so they absorb the mole sauce well and maintain perfect texture.
Q. How do I prevent my enmoladas from getting soggy or falling apart?
Dip each tortilla in mole sauce quickly, just enough to cover, and fill and roll immediately. Over-soaking or letting the tortillas sit after dipping can make them mushy, while under-frying can cause tearing. A brief, even fry keeps them strong yet tender.
Q. What is the nutritional breakdown per serving for these enmoladas?
Each serving contains approximately 406 kcal, with 26g of protein (26% of calories), 33g of carbohydrates (32%), and 18g of fat (41%), making this dish rich in protein and suitable for balanced meal planning.
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