Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde
This Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde is a comforting Mexican stew featuring tender chicken, flavorful tomatillos, and hominy simmered to perfection in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 large white onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3-4 jalapeño peppers, seeded for less heat
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
- Optional garnishes: shredded cabbage, radishes, sliced avocado, chopped onion, dried oregano, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Place tomatillos, jalapeños, garlic, and onion in a blender with 1 cup of chicken broth; blend until smooth.
- In the crockpot, add chicken breasts, hominy, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and the tomatillo mixture.
- Pour in the remaining 3 cups of chicken broth and stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken breasts, shred using two forks, and return shredded chicken to the crockpot; stir well.
- Add chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot with lime wedges and your choice of garnishes such as shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado, and chopped onion.
Notes
For an extra smoky flavor, roast the tomatillos and jalapeños under the broiler before blending. Serve with warm corn tortillas for a complete meal.
Find it online: https://dumafoods.com/authentic-crockpot-chicken-pozole-verde/