Quick Chicken Mole

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
• 8 ounces tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves (1 pound total)
• 4 1/2 ounces diced green chili peppers, drained
• 2 cups hot cooked rice
• flour tortillas, optional
• chopped tomato, optional
• shredded lettuce, optional
• toasted, sliced almonds, optional

Directions

Combine cocoa powder, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a 1-1/2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Stir in tomato sauce, onion, and garlic. Microwave, covered, on 100 percent power (high) for 2 to 3 minutes or till mixture is bubbly around the edges, stirring once. Rinse chicken; pat dry. Cut into bite-size strips. Stir chicken and chili peppers into tomato sauce mixture. Cover; cook on high for 8 to 10 minutes or till chicken is tender
and no longer pink, stirring evenly 3 minutes. Serve with hot cooked rice and warm tortillas, if desired. Garnish with tomato, lettuce, and toasted almonds, if desired.

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Internet
Submitted By: Marlen
matchlessm@aol.com
Quick Chicken Mole