Description
A vibrant and comforting Mexican green pozole made with tomatillos, poblano peppers, and shredded chicken.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion peeled and chopped
1 jalapeño pepper seeded, deveined and chopped
2 poblano peppers seeded and chopped
6 garlic cloves minced
1 pound tomatillos husked, rinsed and quartered
8 cups chicken broth divided
1 small bunch fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
2 pounds boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breast
2 (15-ounce) cans hominy drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon optional
Ground black pepper to taste
Toppings: Thinly sliced radishes, avocado, jalapeños, lime wedges, fresh cilantro, shredded cabbage, tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Heat oil in pot and sauté onion, jalapeño, and poblano for 3–4 minutes.
2. Add garlic and tomatillos; cook until softened.
3. Transfer mixture to blender with 1 cup broth and cilantro; blend smooth.
4. Return sauce to pot, add remaining broth and seasonings; bring to simmer.
5. Add chicken and cook 30 minutes until tender.
6. Shred chicken and return to pot with hominy; simmer 10 minutes.
7. Adjust seasoning, serve with toppings.
Notes
Pozole tastes even better the next day. Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Chicken Pozole Verde, Mexican green pozole, gluten-free Mexican soup, hominy chicken stew