This super delicious Enmoladas recipe comes together in about 30 minutes and can be made all in one pan for a quick and easy weeknight dinner that your family will love! Trust me, you’ll want to keep this in your weekly dinner rotation!
Ingredient Breakdown
- 8-10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups mole sauce
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Let’s Get Cooking!
Heat the Mole Sauce: In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the mole sauce. Stir occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes. You’ll want to inhale deeply at this point because the aroma is just incredible!
Soften the Tortillas: While your mole sauce is warming up, use another skillet to lightly warm the tortillas for about 20-30 seconds each. This makes them soft and flexible so they won’t crack when you roll them up. Dip each tortilla in the warm mole sauce briefly to coat them (just a quick dip), then remove them to a plate.
Fill and Roll: This is the fun part! Take a softened tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken, roll it up tightly, and place it seam-side down in a serving dish. Repeat this with the remaining tortillas until you’re all done!
Pour More Mole Sauce: Cover the rolled tortillas with additional mole sauce (maybe another cup) for that extra burst of flavor. Oh boy, just look at it, so tempting!
Add Toppings: Sprinkle the top with fresh crumbles of queso fresco and a dash of sesame seeds. The mix of colors is so vibrant, you won’t be able to resist!
Serve Warm: Pop them in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to warm all the flavors together if you like, but they’re perfectly delightful served straight away!
If you loved this recipe, be sure to check out my Chicken Francese or my Chicken Mole! And you can check also our Best Mexican recipes Guide.
What Makes This Recipe Special
Quick & Easy
Let’s just be real, who doesn’t love a meal that comes together in under 30 minutes? When you use store-bought mole sauce, you can whip up these Authentic Enmoladas in no time. Evening rush hour just got a whole lot more manageable!
One Pan Wonder
I mean, who wants to do extra dishes, right? This dish is a total one pan wonder! Everything cooks together, and you can serve straight from the dish. Minimal cleanup is a huge win in my book.
Budget-Friendly Dinner
When you think of Mexican cuisine, delicious flavors can often come at a price. But with this recipe, you’re using affordable ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen! It’s a budget-friendly option you can feel good about.
Comfort Food
There’s something inherently comforting about a plate of enmoladas. They’re packed with tons of flavor, and every bite feels like a warm hug. Perfect those chilly nights when you want to cozy up with a home-cooked meal!
Customizable
This recipe is peak customization! You can use whatever ingredients you have on hand. Swap chicken for shredded beef or add some sautéed peppers for that extra crunch. The possibilities are endless!
Serving and Storage Tips
What to Serve With This
These Authentic Enmoladas pair beautifully with a simple side salad, some homemade guacamole, or even my favorite, Mexican street corn. They are hearty on their own but love some fresh sides!
Storage
If by some miracle you have leftovers, which I doubt, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for about 3 to 4 days.
Reheating Instructions
Reheat in the microwave for a quick few minutes, or you can pop them in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes until heated through. Just cover with foil to keep them from drying out.
Freezer Friendly
Yes! You can freeze the rolled enmoladas before baking. Just wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer bag. When you’re ready to eat, defrost in the fridge overnight, then cover with sauce and bake as usual!
In summary, this quick and easy Authentic Enmoladas recipe will become a staple in your home. It’s comfort food at its finest! Now, get in the kitchen and enjoy cooking, and remember, cooking is about having fun, so don’t stress too much about being perfect.
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Authentic Enmoladas
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Description
A super delicious and comforting dish that comes together in about 30 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 2 cups mole sauce
- ½ cup queso fresco, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the mole sauce and stir occasionally until heated through, about 5 minutes.
- In another skillet, warm the tortillas for about 20-30 seconds each until soft and flexible. Briefly dip each tortilla in the warm mole sauce to coat.
- Take a softened tortilla, add about 2 tablespoons of shredded chicken, roll it up tightly, and place it seam-side down in a serving dish. Repeat with the remaining tortillas.
- Cover the rolled tortillas with additional mole sauce, about another cup.
- Sprinkle the top with crumbles of queso fresco and sesame seeds.
- Optionally, bake in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes to warm all the flavors together before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the filling based on what you have available. Great with leftover meats or veggies!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg