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    Home » Recipes » Chicken » Chicken Mole Nachos

    Chicken Mole Nachos

    Last Updated November 9, 2022. Originally Posted January 7, 2021 By Maggie Unzueta

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    These Chicken Mole Nachos will get your party started! Whether it’s for the big game or movie night, simply layer your toppings, bake and serve. Delicious, easy, and a total crowd pleaser.
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    A picture of chicken mole nachos on a sheet pan.

    A sheet pan with Chicken Mole Nachos topped with red onion slices.

    Chicken Mole Nachos are yum, yum, YUM!

    My hubby is from Buffalo and a huge Bills fan. I didn’t know that by marrying him, I was going to adopt a football team.

    Although, I must admit, I love watching a good game and eating all the yummy football food.

    You’re going to want to print this recipe. For game day, movie night, or easy peasy entertaining, this recipe is a winner!

    More Appetizer Recipes:

    Ground Beef Taquitos
    Mexican Charcuterie Board
    Frijoles Puercos
    Queso Fundido

    A bag of chips next to a sheet pan of chicken and chips.

    How to Make It

    • Add a layer of the chips on a foiled sheet pan.
    • Top with cooked chicken.

    Chicken and mole go together like peanut butter and jelly.

    This recipe is PERFECT for leftover chicken. Or, use a rotisserie chicken and chop it up into small pieces to fit on the chips easily.

    For a vegetarian version:


    Omit the chicken, and use sliced mushrooms or pinto beans instead.

    A hand holding a tablet of Mexican chocolate over a stove.

    To make the mole sauce:

    • Add the mole paste and chicken broth to a stock pot.
    • Cook until the paste is melted.
    • Add 1 tablet of Mexican chocolate and water.
    • Stir until the chocolate melts.

    In this recipe, we are using pre-made mole paste for simple cooking. Nowadays, there’s even pre-made mole sauce that you can use.

    Also try my grandmother’s easy mole recipe. It’s 100 times easier to make than traditional mole.

    Mexican chocolate is something you can find at virtually any grocery store. If you can’t find the Mexican chocolate, make your own.

    How to Substitute Mexican Chocolate:

    Use a 3-oz bar of dark chocolate and add a pinch of ground cinnamon.

    A spoon with mole sauce over a sheet pan with tortilla chips and chicken.

    • Drizzle a layer of mole sauce on top of the chips and chicken.
    • Get the other ingredients ready.

    Please note: Use the mole sauce immediately, or it will thicken up.

    If it does, add a splash of broth (or water) and stir to thin out.

    Do not add too much sauce to the chips. Drizzle enough to add a small amount to each chip. That way it doesn’t overpower the combination of flavors.

    A sheet pan full of nachos ready to be placed in the oven.

    • Add a lot of cheese and slices of red onion.
    • Place under the broiler for 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

    The more cheese, the CHEESIER your nachos will be.

    Here, this is white cheddar. Feel free to use any cheese that melts well.

    Monterey Jack, Oaxaca, or mozzarella cheeses are a good substitutes.

    Chicken Mole Nachos served on a sheet pan and next to sour cream, cilantro leaves, and a bag of chips.

    • Drizzle the top with sour cream.
    • Add chopped cilantro.

    See how easy that was? You can even entertain with this, but be sure to serve right away.

    The chips will get soggy if they sit out too long.

    More Recipes Using Mexican Mole:

    Chicken Mole Tamales
    Chicken Mole Enchiladas

    A hand holding a tortilla chip topped with chicken and mole sauce.

    Mexican Inspired Cocktails:


    Skinny Margaritas
    Spiked Agua Fresca
    Lavender Mint Mojito

    This Chicken Mole Nachos recipe is supposed to be easy and delicious. The TASTIEST combination of savory and sweet flavors for dinner or as an appetizer for game day. Such a yummy treat!

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    A sheet pan with Chicken Mole Nachos topped with red onion slices.

    Chicken Mole Nachos

    These Chicken Mole Nachos will get your party started! Whether it’s for the big game or movie night, simply layer your toppings, bake and serve. Delicious, easy, and a total crowd pleaser.
    5 from 9 votes
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Mexican American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 25 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 323kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 8.25 oz Dona Maria Mole Paste
    • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
    • 1 Mexican chocolate tablet
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1/2 tortilla chips bag
    • 2 cups cooked chicken (diced into 1-inch pieces)
    • 2 cups shredded cheese (Monterey Jack, white cheddar, or mozzarella)
    • 1/4 red onion thinly sliced
    • 1/4 cup sour cream (optional)
    • chopped cilantro (optional)

    Instructions

    To make the mole sauce:

    • Add half a container of the mole paste and the chicken broth to a stock pot.
    • Bring to a simmer.
    • Stir occasionally until mole paste dissolves.
    • Add water and chocolate tablet.
    • Stir until the chocolate melts.

    To Assemble Nachos:

    • Add foil paper to a large sheet pan.
    • Layer 1/2 a bag of tortilla chips.
    • Top with cooked chicken.
    • Drizzle the mole sauce over the chicken.
    • Add the cheese and red onion.
    • Place under the broiler for 7-10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.
    • Drizzle sour cream and top with chopped cilantro.
    • Serve immediately.

    Notes

    Serve right away, or the chips will get soggy.
    Use the mole sauce immediately, or it will thicken up. If it does, add a splash of broth (or water) and stir to thin out.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 741mg | Potassium: 304mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 497IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 312mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Filed Under: Chicken

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Claudia

      January 8, 2021 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      Holy mole (ba dum *tss*)! That looks so good. I’m a huge fan of mole, so I can’t wait to try this recipe.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 13, 2021 at 11:58 am

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    2. Bri

      January 8, 2021 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      Such a good idea! This looks fantastic! I’ve been craving nachos!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 13, 2021 at 11:58 am

        Hope you try this recipe! It’s so yummy

        Reply
    3. Gervin Khan

      January 8, 2021 at 10:55 pm

      5 stars
      This looks really delicious and this will be gone in a second once you serve this at home.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        That is for sure! Hope you try it

        Reply
    4. Chef Dennis

      January 9, 2021 at 1:27 am

      5 stars
      This Chicken Mole Nachos look soooo appetizing! I am so excited to make this and let my son taste this delicious recipe.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:06 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    5. Anosa Malanga

      January 9, 2021 at 2:02 am

      Glad I came over to this post. It’s interesting to make mole nachos! Never made one yet. Time to try out something new and this will be my first for the year. Hopefully, I will be able to successfully make one.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        This recipe it’s delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    6. Nikki Wayne

      January 9, 2021 at 4:23 am

      5 stars
      Sounds so delicious. I love nachos so much and I love trying different flavors.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    7. Tomi Clark

      January 9, 2021 at 5:59 am

      Chicken and mole are a tasty combo. I’ve never had chicken mole nachos though. Bookmarking this recipe because I know my family would love this recipe

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        Hope you try it! It’s so yummy

        Reply
    8. Rose Ann Sales

      January 9, 2021 at 6:11 am

      5 stars
      This is so new to me. I can imagine the taste,it seems so savory.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:05 pm

        Savory and flavorful! Hope you try it

        Reply
    9. Sandy N Vyjay

      January 9, 2021 at 7:17 am

      5 stars
      We really like Nachos, and the best thing is that you have also given the vegetarian option for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:04 pm

        So glad you enjoyed this!

        Reply
    10. Janeane M Davis

      January 9, 2021 at 8:49 am

      These nachos look really good and are a nice departure from the typical ground beef nachos.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 13, 2021 at 11:57 am

        This recipe is delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    11. Catalina

      January 10, 2021 at 3:28 am

      5 stars
      This is the type of dish that my family would go crazy over. It’s a must try recipe for sure!

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:03 pm

        It’s delicious. Hope you try it!

        Reply
    12. Swathi

      January 10, 2021 at 2:33 pm

      5 stars
      I love this chicken mole nachos looks yummy, great for game day treat.

      Reply
      • Maggie U

        January 12, 2021 at 12:02 pm

        Perfect for game day indeed! Hope you try it!

        Reply

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