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Chicken Pozole Verde

Delicious Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe for a Flavorful Feast

This Chicken Pozole Verde is a flavorful and hearty soup, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 pound tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
  • 1 large white onion roughly chopped
  • 3 jalapeño peppers halved
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 cups broth chicken or vegetable
  • 1 cup cilantro stems and leaves
  • 2 cans white hominy 15-ounce, drained and rinsed
  • lime wedges for serving
  • sliced radishes for serving
  • thinly sliced shredded cabbage for serving
  • diced white onions for serving
  • chopped cilantro for serving
  • Mexican oregano for serving

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • Blender

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken thighs, tomatillos, onion, jalapeños, garlic, oregano, salt, and broth to a large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce heat to low, cover partially, and simmer for 40 minutes until chicken is fall-apart tender.
  2. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board and shred it with a fork. Set aside.
  3. Carefully transfer the cooked tomatillos, onions, jalapeños, and garlic with a slotted spoon to a large blender. Add in 1 cup of the cooking liquid and the cilantro, and blend until completely smooth.
  4. Pour the blended mixture back into the pot and stir in the shredded chicken and hominy. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Taste and season with more salt, if necessary.
  5. Serve with toppings such as fresh lime juice, thinly shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, cilantro, diced onions, and Mexican oregano.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSodium: 1465mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7g

Notes

Customize your Pozole by swapping chicken for turkey or using vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Perfect for meal prep and tastes even better the next day!

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