With this Easy Healthier Crock-Pot Chicken Mole recipe, you can enjoy the rich flavors of traditional mole without all the work. The slow cooker does most of the work, so it's great for days when you don't have much time. With the addition of cocoa powder for depth and almond butter for creaminess, this dish is full of flavor and better for you than most recipes.
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained. 1/4 cup almond butter. 2 tablespoons cocoa powder. 1 tablespoon chili powder. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon. 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the crock-pot. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, almond butter, cocoa powder, chili powder, ground cumin, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper to the crock-pot. Stir to combine ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender. Shred chicken using two forks, mixing it with the sauce in the crock-pot. Serve hot over rice or with tortillas, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.
