Chicken Posole Verde Soup
Chicken Posole Verde Soup features tender chicken seasoned with earthy cumin, black pepper, and adobo, brightened with fresh lime juice. It makes a warming, casual meal with a lightly spiced, citrusy character, suitable for serving at lunch or dinner with extra lime for a fresh finish.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Posole Verde Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 66 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 20 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Place chicken breasts in a slow cooker; cook on Low until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 4 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 2
Shred chicken in a large pot; add cumin, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and lime juice and mix well.
- 3
Place tomatillos and serrano peppers in a clear microwave-safe bag. Seal bag and pierce a few times with a knife to vent. Microwave until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Put softened tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender and blend until salsa verde is smooth.
- 5
Combine chicken stock and hominy with the shredded chicken in the large pot. Add half of the salsa verde to the shredded chicken.
- 6
Simmer over medium heat until flavors are well-mixed, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 130.73 kcal Moderate 7%
- Protein 26.77 g Good Source 54%
- Carbohydrate 1.39 g 1%
- Total Fat 2.01 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 70.37 mg High 23%
- Sodium 60.26 mg Low Source 3%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 0.07 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 17.09 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 36.26 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.2 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 1.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Posole Verde Soup is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 5 hrs 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Stock. Each serving provides about 130.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Posole Verde Soup?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Posole Verde Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Chicken Stock, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Posole Verde Soup?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Posole Verde Soup?
- About 5 hrs 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 130.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Posole Verde Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Chicken Posole Verde Soup healthy?
- Chicken Posole Verde Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 130.73 calories and 26.77 g of protein, or 54% of the Daily Value. It contains Citrus, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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