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Easy Chicken Pozole Rojo Recipe
This chicken pozole recipe is a comforting Mexican soup, with hominy, lots of chicken, and a flavorful red sauce made with ancho and guajillo peppers. This is a quick and easy version.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 bowls
Calories: 179 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 Jalapeno peppers chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 can hominy – about 25 ounces
- 2 ancho peppers
- 2 guajillo peppers
- 3 ounces tomato paste (optional, if desired)
- 1 lime + extras for serving
FOR GARNISH: sliced radishes or pickled radishes, fresh cilantro, sliced jalapenos or serranos, onion, sliced avocado, lime wedges, tortilla strips, hot sauce, so many ideas!
Instructions
FOR THE CHILI PASTE
- Heat a small pan to medium heat and add the ancho and guajillo peppers. Dry roast them for 2-3 minutes, flipping occasionally, until they are fragrant.
- Set them into a bowl of very hot water and cover for about 20 minutes to soften.
- Transfer to a food processor with the tomato paste (if you are using it) and a few tablespoons of the soaking liquid. Add a bit of salt. Process until smooth. Set aside for now.
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FOR THE CHICKEN POZOLE ROJO
- Heat a large pot to medium heat and add some olive oil.
- Chop the chicken breast into bite-sized chunks and season with salt, pepper and chili powder. Add to the pot and sear each side a couple minutes.
- Add onion and jalapeno peppers. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring a bit.
- Add garlic and cook another minute.
- Add chicken broth, bay leaf, oregano, thyme, cumin, and hominy. Stir. Reduce heat to simmer.
- Swirl the ancho/guajillo chili paste into your pozole.
- Allow the pozole to simmer for 30 minutes, though 1 hour or longer is better to develop more flavor.
- Squeeze in the juice from a half a lime and swirl into the soup and serve it in bowls.
- Top with your favorite garnishments!
Notes
- Heat Factor: Mild-Medium. Big on flavor, though!
- Calories estimated without the garnish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
179kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
304mg
(13%)
Potassium
805mg
(23%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1020IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6bowls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 179
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 179kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 304mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 805mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1020IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.