Description
Cozy up with this comforting Crockpot Green Chicken Pozole, a perfect blend of tender chicken, zesty green chilies, and hearty hominy. This dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience that fills your home with delightful aromas and wraps you in warmth. Ideal for lazy weekends or busy weeknights, this hands-off recipe allows you to enjoy flavorful comfort food without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 cans (15 oz each) hominy, drained
- 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Chop the onion and mince the garlic.
- Place whole chicken breasts in the crockpot along with chopped onion, minced garlic, diced green chiles, hominy, and ground cumin.
- Pour in chicken broth until all ingredients are well covered.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked through, shred the chicken in the pot using two forks and stir back into the pozole.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish before serving and garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg