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Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with chicken, hominy, and a vibrant green sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 cans hominy drained and rinsed
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup green salsa such as tomatillo salsa
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper to taste
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish
  • 1 lime juiced for serving

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Place the chicken thighs at the bottom of the crockpot.
  2. Add the hominy, chicken broth, green salsa, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper on top of the chicken.
  3. Stir to combine all ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks and stir back into the soup.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pozole can be customized with toppings like avocado, radishes, or additional lime juice for extra flavor.

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