Thoroughly Modern Mole

Mexican cuisine purists will want to toss a grenade into my kitchen when they see this recipe. But I stand by my update of the venerable Chicken Mole. It's delicious. Be venturous and give it a shot. Cook time does not include cooking the chicken if you use the raw one.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• 2  boneless skinless chicken breasts or 2  prepackaged  cooked chicken, from the store
• 1  small onion, chopped
•  garlic powder
• 1 1⁄2 cups  thick and chunky style salsa, medium hot
• 1  cup chicken broth
• 2  tablespoons chili powder
• 1 1⁄2 tablespoons peanut butter
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1  cup  toasted  slivered almonds (or more)
• 2  cups  sliced mushrooms
• 1  tablespoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. If using raw chicken, cook it using your favorite method.
2. Chop it into bite sized pieces.
3. Set aside.
4. Sautee the onions and mushrooms until onions are transparent.
5. Stir in the salsa, broth, chili powder, garlic powder, and black pepper to taste.
6. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat to a slow simmer.
7. Add chicken and almonds, and simmer for a few minutes to reheat chicken and warm up the nuts.
8. Plate it up on top of angel hair pasta.
9. Eat!
10. Enjoy!