Description
Chicken Pozole Verde is a delicious and comforting Mexican soup made with tender chicken, hominy, and a vibrant green sauce made from tomatillos and green chilies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1 can (15 oz) hominy, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 2 green chilies, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine chicken thighs, chicken broth, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
- Add tomatillos, green chilies, and hominy to the pot. Simmer for an additional 15 minutes.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more green chilies or jalapeños.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Serve with tortilla chips for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
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: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg