Description
This cozy, protein-packed green chile chicken pozole is a flavorful twist on the traditional dish. Made with hominy, green chiles, and tender chicken thighs, it’s a comforting meal perfect for chilly nights. Top it with shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, and creamy avocado for extra deliciousness!
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 large yellow or white onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (5 oz) cans mild or medium green chiles
- 1 (28 oz) can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tsp salt (or adobo seasoning)
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup sweet corn (optional, drained and rinsed if canned)
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 lime, juiced
For Garnishing:
- Shredded green cabbage
- Greek yogurt
- Extra chopped cilantro
- Avocado slices
- Lime wedges
Instructions
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Sauté the Vegetables:
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until onions soften.
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Add the Spices & Broth:
- Stir in cumin, coriander, garlic powder, and oregano to coat the veggies.
- Pour in chicken broth, green chiles, hominy, chicken thighs, salt, and black pepper. Stir well.
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Simmer the Soup:
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.
- Stir occasionally to keep the chicken covered in broth.
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Shred the Chicken:
- Remove chicken with a slotted spoon and shred using two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir in corn, cilantro, and lime juice.
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Final Simmer & Serve:
- Simmer for 5-10 more minutes, adjusting seasonings if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cabbage, Greek yogurt, extra cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges.
Notes
- Make it spicier by adding diced jalapeños or using hot green chiles.
- Substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts if preferred.
- For a thicker broth, mash some hominy before adding it to the soup.
- Make it dairy-free by omitting Greek yogurt or using a plant-based alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg