Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde
This Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde is a flavorful, comforting Mexican stew made with tender shredded chicken, hominy, and a vibrant tomatillo-chili verde sauce slow-cooked to perfection.
- 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 can (29 oz) white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded
- 1 medium white onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional garnishes: sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, avocado slices, lime wedges, chopped onion, and dried oregano
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a blender, combine tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeños, onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, and oregano with about 1 cup of chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended verde sauce over the chicken in the crockpot.
- Add the remaining chicken broth and hominy. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir well.
- Season with lime juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes such as radishes, cabbage, avocado, lime wedges, chopped onion, and a sprinkle of dried oregano.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, try toasting the poblano and jalapeño peppers under a broiler before blending. This pozole also pairs beautifully with warm corn tortillas or tostadas.
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