Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
8 hrs
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Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Main Course, Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
Description
The Slow Cooker Chicken Posole recipe uses bone-in, skinless chicken thighs slow cooked with chicken stock, drained hominy, diced green chiles, sweet onion, poblano pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano. This slow simmer infuses the broth with rich, savory flavors while tenderizing the chicken. After cooking, the chicken thighs are removed, cooled, and diced before being returned to the slow cooker along with fresh tomatillo, cilantro, and lime juice to add brightness and freshness.
The resulting stew is robust with the combination of earthy cumin, pungent garlic, and mild heat from chiles, balanced by the texture of hominy kernels and tender chicken pieces. Popular accompaniments include shredded cabbage and sliced radishes to provide crispness, crumbled queso fresco for creaminess, tortilla chips for crunch, and lime wedges for acidity, all enhancing the overall experience.
This recipe suits leisurely cooking with minimal hands-on time, and leftovers reheat well. Adjust seasoning toward the end to taste. The fresh garnishes can be customized based on preference for spice or crunch.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thigh bone-in, skinless
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 white hominy canned, drained
- 2 green chiles diced, canned
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1 poblano pepper diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- 2 tomatillo diced, medium
- ½ cup cilantro fresh, chopped leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
For serving
- cabbage shredded
- radish sliced
- queso fresco crumbled
- tortilla chips
- lime wedges
Instructions
- Place chicken into a 6-qt slow cooker. Stir in chicken stock, hominy, green chiles, onion, pepper, garlic, cumin and oregano; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours. Remove chicken and let cool before dicing into bite-size pieces, discarding bones.
- Stir in tomatillos, cilantro, lime juice and chicken into the slow cooker; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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