Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
239 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Mexican
Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Posole features chunks of boneless, skinless chicken breast simmered gently with hominy, onion, and bold spices in chicken broth and red enchilada sauce. The slow cooker melds the cumin, garlic, and oregano seasoning, tenderizing the chicken and blending flavors over several hours. After shredding the chicken and returning it to the pot with hominy, the dish thickens slightly and gains depth. The final posole has a hearty texture from tender chicken paired with chewy hominy and a savory, mildly spiced broth.
This posole is typically served with bright accompaniments such as lime juice, thinly sliced radishes, cilantro, and shredded cabbage. These toppings add fresh crispness and acidity, balancing the rich, warm stew. It works well as a filling main dish for cooler days.
Ingredients
For the posole
- 2 pounds chicken breast cut into large chunks, boneless, skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 batch Red Enchilada Sauce (or 2 1/2 cups store-bought red enchilada sauce)
- 1 onion finely diced, or shallot
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic about 4 cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounce cans hominy drained and rinsed, white
- 1 tablespoon oregano dried
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For the toppings and mix-ins (optional)
- cabbage finely shredded cabbage, sliced radishes
- lime
- radish
- cilantro
Instructions
- Add the chicken, chicken broth, enchilada sauce, shallot, chili power, minced garlic, cumin powder, and salt to the slow cooker. Mix until well combined.
- Cover and cook for 7 1/2 hours on low or 3 1/2 hours on high.
- Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken from slow cooker and place onto a large plate or cutting board. Shred using two forks.
- Add in the shredded chicken, hominy and oregano. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.
- Serve posole in bowls with lime juice, radishes, cilantro, finely shredded cabbage and other toppings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 239kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 25g | 8% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 1547mg | 64% |
| Potassium | 251mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 750IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 8.3mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.5mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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