Chicken and Mole Nachos

Snacks & Starters

A Recipe by El Popular

Heaps of Flavor. If you are looking for sweet and savory nachos, look no further than these Chicken & Mole Nachos. On top of a crunchy pile of tortilla chips, tender chicken is coated in rich and sweet Mole sauce making for a finger-licking-lip-smackingly good dish.

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  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Makes: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 jar El Popular Mole Paste (8 oz) or Powder (4 oz)

  • 2-4 cups chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • ½ lbs chicken breast, cut into strips or small cubes

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • 1 cup nacho cheese sauce

  • 1 (13 oz.) bag tortilla chips

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced

  • ½ avocado, sliced

Directions

  • In large pot, over medium heat, combine EL POPULAR Mole paste or powder and chicken broth. Add broth slowly, while stirring, until you reach your desired consistency. Cook 3-4 min or until mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.

  • In large skillet, over medium heat, heat the oil. Cook the onions 3-5 min or until translucent. Add chicken and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cook 5-10 min or until chicken is fully cooked. Cut into cubes or strips. Then, add chicken and onions into the Mole sauce, incorporating ingredients together.

  • In another pot, cook the nacho cheese over low flame for 1-2 min, or until cheese is smooth and fully melted.

  • Place tortilla chips on a plate. Top the chips with the chicken and mole mixture, and then pour the nacho cheese on top. Garnish with jalapeño, avocado, or any other tasty topping you want.

Mole 101

Mole, whose name comes from the Nahuatl word “mōlli” meaning sauce, is a centuries-old dish full of history and flavor. Mole poblano, the most famous type, originates from Puebla, Mexico, and has become a symbol of Mexico’s “mestizaje,” blending indigenous and European culinary traditions. With El Popular Mole Paste or Powder, you can enjoy this rich, complex sauce anytime, perfect over chicken, vegetables, or rice.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Makes: 2-3 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ jar El Popular Mole Paste (8.5 oz) or Mole Powder (4.5 oz)
  • 1–2 cups chicken broth

Directions

  • In a large skillet or saucepan over low heat, combine El Popular Mole paste or powder with chicken broth.
  • Stir slowly, adding more broth as needed to reach your desired thickness.
  • Sautee for 3–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth and heated thoroughly.
  • Serve hot over chicken, beef, rice, or vegetables.

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