Description
A comforting and easy chicken pozole recipe featuring tender shredded chicken, a rich red chile broth, hominy, and traditional Mexican toppings. Perfect for a hearty main course packed with vibrant flavors and simple slow cooker preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 batch authentic red enchilada sauce (about 2 cups)
- ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 (25-ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
Toppings
- Thinly shredded cabbage
- Cilantro
- Diced onions
- Lime wedges
- Sliced radishes
- Mexican oregano
Instructions
- Prepare the Slow Cooker: Add the chicken, chicken broth, red enchilada sauce, finely diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, and kosher salt into a large slow cooker. Stir all ingredients together to combine well.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5 ½ hours or on HIGH for 3 ½ hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the Chicken: Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces onto a large plate or cutting board. Shred the chicken thoroughly using two forks.
- Finish the Pozole: Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker. Add the drained and rinsed white hominy and the dried Mexican oregano. Stir to combine and cover again. Cook for an additional 30 minutes to heat through and blend flavors.
- Serve with Toppings: Ladle the pozole into bowls and serve with lime wedges, thinly shredded cabbage, radishes, diced onions, cilantro, and a sprinkle of Mexican oregano for garnish and added flavor.
Notes
- Use boneless skinless chicken breasts for easy shredding and lean protein.
- Adjust the chili powder and enchilada sauce based on your preferred spice level.
- Hominy adds a traditional texture and flavor, but canned can be substituted for dried for convenience.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheat nicely.
- Toppings like cabbage, radishes, lime, and cilantro add freshness and balance the rich broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 286 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1088 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.01 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 73 mg
