Chicken Pozole Verde

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    55 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    467 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Chicken Pozole Verde

As simple to make as it is delicious to eat, our Chicken Pozole Verde is full of fresh and flavorful ingredients and the perfect meal prep soup to enjoy all week long!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 to 3)
  • 1 pound tomatillos, husked and quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 roasted poblano peppers, skinned seeded
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, halved and seeded
  • 2 limes, juiced
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 28 ounces canned hominy drained
  • salt and pepper to taste

garnishes

  • shredded green cabbage
  • diced white onion
  • minced cilantro
  • matchstick cut radishes
  • minced oregano
  • Lime wedges
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Instructions

  1. Pour stock into a large pot, season with salt and pepper and simmer. Season chicken with salt and pepper
  2. Simmer stock and add chicken breasts and continue to poach until chicken has cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Remove chicken from pot and shred once cool enough to handle. Reserve stock.
  4. Place tomatillos, garlic, poblano peppers, onion, jalapeno, lime juice, and cilantro into a blender.
  5. Puree until smooth.
  6. Pour mixture into a heavy bottom skillet and simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Stir puree into reserved stock and simmer.
  8. Add shredded chicken and hominy and continue to simmer for about 10 minutes. Adjust seasonings as needed.
  9. Serve with array of garnishes.

Notes

  • **Makes 2 quarts - Each serving is 2 cups**
  • **Nutritional Information doesn't include garnishes listed in ingredient list**
  • Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions
  • Make Ahead
  • This soup is perfect for making on a Sunday and enjoying all week long. Prepare the Pozole as directed and let it cool completely before storing it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can also prepare any garnishes ahead of time and store them separately.
  • To reheat leftovers, spoon what you'd like into a small pot and warm over the stove for 10-15 minutes.
  • Freezing
  • Chicken Pozole Verde is an excellent freezer meal. Prepare as directed, let cool, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Take the soup out of the freezer the night before to thaw, then warm it in a pot on the stove over low-medium heat.
  • Vegetarian Options
  • Pozole Verde is often made without meat as a hearty vegetarian soup. To make this a vegetarian recipe, leave out the chicken and replace the chicken stock with vegetable stock. If you want to add protein and make the soup a little more hearty, replace the chicken with pinto beans.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 467kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 49g (16%) Protein 48g (96%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1866mg (78%) Potassium 1455mg (42%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 491IU (10%) Vitamin C 80mg (89%) Calcium 79mg (8%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 467 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 467kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 49g 16%
Protein 48g 96%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1866mg 78%
Potassium 1455mg 31%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 12g 24%
Vitamin A 491IU 10%
Vitamin C 80mg 89%
Calcium 79mg 8%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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