Chicken Mole Soft Tacos

By connieo

Slow-Cooker Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 lbs skinless chicken thighs (boneless if possible)
• 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tsp. chipotle chile powder
• 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp. garlic salt
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 1 can (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 2 tbsp. quick-cooking tapioca
• 1 can (15 oz) pinto beans
• 6 flour tortillas
• Spanish rice, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1. Coat slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

2. Place chicken thighs in slow cooker & season with unsweetened cocoa powder, chipotle chile powder, cumin, cinnamon, & garlic salt. Scatter onion over chicken. Stir together tomatoes, broth, & tapioca; pour over onions.

3. Cover & cook on HIGH for 5 1/2 hours. Stir in beans & cook an additional 30 minutes. Remove bones (if not using boneless.)

4. To serve, scoop into tortillas & garnish with desired toppings (cheese, tomato, sour cream, cucumber, green onion, onion, etc.)