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Chicken Pozole Verde

Taste the Comfort: Chicken Pozole Verde Made Easy

Every bite of Chicken Pozole Verde is a fiesta in a bowl, offering vibrant flavors and hearty nourishment.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or chicken breast
  • 6 cups chicken broth homemade preferred
For the Verde Sauce
  • 4 roasted tomatillos can substitute with green tomatoes
  • 1 cup canned green chiles or fresh roasted green chiles
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro omit for milder flavor
For Texture and Garnish
  • 2 cans hominy drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage any crunchy greens can serve as alternatives
  • 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
  • 1 lime cut into wedges optional for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Blender
  • Cutting board
  • knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, combine 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs with 6 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes. Remove and shred chicken.
  2. In a blender, combine 4 roasted tomatillos, 1 cup of canned green chiles, and ½ cup of fresh cilantro. Blend until smooth.
  3. Return shredded chicken to the pot and add the verde sauce along with 2 cans of hominy. Stir and simmer for an additional 10–15 minutes.
  4. Taste and season with salt and fresh lime juice. Simmer for another 20–30 minutes.
  5. Ladle into bowls and top with cabbage, radishes, and cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with toppings like avocado or additional cilantro for a personal touch.

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