Monday, February 2, 2009

Mole with Chicken and Rice



Mole with Chicken and Rice
adapted from Better Homes and Gardens Biggest Book of Slow Cooker Recipes


1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup almonds
2 cloves garlic
1 jalapeno, chopped
3 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp sesame seeds
1 tsp sugar
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp chopped cilantro
3 chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
Hot cooked rice
In a blender or food processor combine all ingredients except chicken and rice. Blend until mixture is a coarse puree. Add chicken to slow cooker and cover with puree. Cover and cook on high 4 to 5 hours or low 8 to 10 hours. Serve with rice. Makes 4 to 6 servings.


Nutrition info per serving: 448 calories, 23 g fat (5 g sat. fat), 99 mg chol., 586 mg sodium, 23 g carbs, 4 g fiber, 36 g protein, Daily Value: 3% vit. A, 17% vit. C, 12% calcium, 18% iron