Description
Cozy Up with Crockpot Green Chicken Pozole is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant green chiles, and hearty hominy into a flavorful fiesta. This easy-to-make pozole is perfect for chilly evenings or casual gatherings, inviting family and friends to share laughter and warmth around the table. With its delightful aroma and fresh toppings, each bowl promises comfort and satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 can (15 oz) hominy
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- Avocado slices (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Layer the chicken breasts at the bottom of the crockpot. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, green chiles, hominy, and pour in the chicken broth.
- Season with salt, pepper, and optional spices like smoked paprika.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.
- Serve hot with avocado slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg