Chicken Pozole Verde: Easy, Flavorful Recipe for Comfort Food Lovers
Warm and comforting, Chicken Pozole Verde is a delightful twist on the traditional Mexican soup. This easy, flavorful recipe will become a family favorite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tomatillos, husked and quartered
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 can green chiles
- 1 cup hominy, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken broth, tomatillos, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, until tomatillos are tender.
- Stir in cooked chicken, green chiles, and hominy. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added freshness, top with avocado, cilantro, or radishes before serving.
- This dish can also be made with turkey for a delicious twist!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Pozole Verde, Mexican soup, comfort food