Easy Green Chicken Pozole (Pozole Verde)
Green Chicken Pozole (or Pozole Verde) is so simple to make! It includes chicken, hominy, and a spicy green chili broth. Includes instructions for both stove top and slow cooker.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 white onion, large, diced
- 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded and diced
- 4 garlic cloves, diced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 25 ounces hominy, drained
- 2 cups shredded chicken, cooked, breast or thigh meat
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 bay leaves, whole
- 1 cup green enchilada sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Optional, for garnish:
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- radish, sliced
- jalapeno peppers, sliced
- diced avocado, diced
- queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- In large soup pot, heat oil on medium-high heat. Add onion and pepper, and saute for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and saute quickly, for about 30 seconds. Do not allow to burn.
- Add broth, hominy, shredded chicken, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.
- Cover and allow to simmer over low-medium heat for at least 30 minutes. Carefully remove and discard bay leaves.
- Add green enchilada sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper. Stir well to combine. Allow to simmer for 5-10 minutes over low heat.
- Taste and add additional lime juice, salt and black pepper if desired. Serve warm with fresh cilantro, avocado or garnish of choice.
Serving: 1, Calories: 330kcal, Carbohydrates: 36g, Protein: 25g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 3221mg, Potassium: 322mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 473IU, Vitamin C: 5mg, Calcium: 65mg, Iron: 3mg
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