Description
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde is a soul-warming soup that combines tender chicken and hearty hominy in a vibrant green sauce. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, bursting with flavor and nostalgia. Serve it topped with fresh garnishes like radishes and lime for a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Green salsa (salsa verde)
- Canned hominy
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh cilantro
- Radishes (for garnish)
- Lime wedges (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients; rinse the hominy and chop the cilantro.
- Place chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot. Pour green salsa and chicken broth over them, then add drained hominy. Stir gently.
- Season with salt, pepper, and spices like cumin or oregano; mix well.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks, return it to the pot, and mix well.
- Serve hot in bowls, allowing guests to garnish with radishes, lime wedges, and cilantro as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg