Slow-Cooker Chicken Mole

this a easy way to achieve a delicious, spicy, chicken mole. i don't know where i got the recipe, maybe Martha Stewart? we try to eat it at least every other week. great over steamed rice.

• Ready In: 4 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 4  lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
• 1  medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2  dried ancho peppers, stems removed
• 1  large chipotle chile in adobo
• 1⁄2 cup  sliced almonds, toasted
• 1⁄4 cup raisins
• 3  ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1/2 cup)
• 3  garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 3  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground cumin, I use 1/2 teaspoon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, I use 1/4 teaspoon
•  fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Directions

1. Season chicken thighs with salt and place in 5-6 quart slow cooker.
2. In a blender, puree tomatoes, onion, ancho peppers, chipotle pepper, almonds, raisins, chocolate, garlic, oil, cumin and cinnamon until very smooth. Add mixture to crock pot. Cover and cook for 4 hours on high and 8 hours on low. Serve chicken with sauce and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.