Chicken Mole Casarecce
Chicken Mole Casarecce
40 minutes total
- Chicken
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Latino Italian Fusion Series Recipe
Collezione Cassarecce pasta is no longer available in the US. Barilla® Gemelli or Barilla® Penne can be substituted for Cassarecce pasta.
Ingredients
Serves 6
| 1 | Box Barilla® Collezione Casarecce |
| 1 | Jar Barilla® Traditional Tomato Sauce |
| 3 | Cups Chicken Thigh Meat, Boneless, Skinless |
| 2 | Tablespoons Sesame Seeds, Toasted |
| Fresh Cracked Black Pepper | |
| 3 | Tablespoons Canola Oil |
| 1 | Tablespoon Garlic, Minced |
| 2 | Tablespoons Chili Powder |
| 1 | Teaspoon Ground Cumin |
| 1 | Teaspoon Cinnamon, Ground |
| 1 | Cup Low-Sodium Chicken Broth |
| ½ | Cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips, Mini |
| 2 | Tablespoons Almond Autter |
| ¼ | Cup Cilantro, Fresh, Chopped |
| 8 | Fresh lime wedges |
| ½ | Cup Queso Fresco |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil; cook the pasta according to the directions, drain.
Step 2
In a small skillet over low heat, add sesame seeds and stirring until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Step 3
Season chicken with kosher salt and pepper.
Step 4
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the chicken and cook, turning once, until browned on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate.
Step 6
Reduce heat to medium; add the remaining oil, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and cinnamon to the pan.
Step 7
Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds; add tomato sauce, broth, chocolate chips, chicken broth and almond butter; stir to combine.
Step 8
Bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium-low, return the chicken to the pan and turn to coat with the sauce. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 9
Simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes more.
Step 10
To assemble the pasta, mix pasta with about ½ of the mole sauce and place on platter; top pasta with remaining sauce and sliced chicken breast.
Step 11
Garnish with chopped cilantro, sesame seeds, queso fresco and lime wedge.