Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe
Chicken Pozole Verde is a flavorful Mexican soup featuring tender chicken, tomatillos, and hominy in a vibrant green broth. This light and satisfying dish is perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Pozole:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound tomatillos (husked and halved)
- 2 poblano peppers (seeded and chopped)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded for less heat, chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (25 ounces) hominy (drained and rinsed)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For Garnish:
- Lime wedges
- Shredded cabbage
- Radishes
- Avocado
- Tortilla chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a large pot, sauté onion, garlic, tomatillos, poblano peppers, and jalapeño. Blend with cilantro, cumin, oregano, and 1 cup of broth.
- Cook the Pozole: Return the sauce to the pot, add chicken, broth, hominy, salt, and pepper. Simmer until chicken is tender. Shred chicken and return to the pot.
- Finish and Serve: Simmer uncovered to blend flavors. Serve hot with garnishes.
Notes
- Pozole verde is traditionally made with pork, but chicken offers a lighter, quicker version.
- Adjust spice level by adding more or less jalapeño.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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