Pasta con Pollo en Mole

Pasta con Pollo en Mole is a delightful fusion of Italian and Mexican cuisine that showcases tender chicken in a rich, flavorful mole sauce served over pasta. This dish brings together the comforting textures of pasta with the complexity of traditional mole, creating a unique and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Pasta (fettuccine or spaghetti) - 200 grams
• Chicken breast (halal) - 250 grams, diced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, finely chopped
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Mole sauce - 150 grams
• Chicken broth - 200 milliliters
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
4. Stir in the diced tomato and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomato softens.
5. Pour in the mole sauce and chicken broth, mixing well. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
6. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing until the pasta is well coated in the mole sauce.
7. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 60 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 75 mg
• Total Fat: 15 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the chicken, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in flavors and nutrients from the mole sauce, which often contains various spices and chocolate.

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