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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
Made with shredded chicken and hominy in a comforting red chile broth, this Slow Cooker Posole is easy to make and full of authentic Mexican flavors. (gluten free)
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 239 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
For the posole
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 batch Red Enchilada Sauce (or 2 1/2 cups store-bought red enchilada sauce)
- 1 shallot, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ounce cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- salt and black pepper, to taste
For the toppings and mix-ins (optional)
- finely shredded cabbage, lime juice, sliced radishes, 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.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
239kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
25g
(8%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
1547mg
(64%)
Potassium
251mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
750IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
8.3mg
(9%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
2.5mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 239
% 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.