Chicken Posole Verde Soup
Chicken Posole Verde Soup brings together tender shredded chicken, tangy tomatillo salsa, and hearty hominy for a bright, chile-forward bowl with lively citrus and herb notes. The broth is savory and zippy from serranos and cumin, perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with toppings like cilantro and lime.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in a slow cooker; cook on Low until they are 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 reach at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 2
Shred the chicken in a large pot; add the cumin, black pepper, adobo seasoning, and lime juice, and mix well.
- 3
Place the tomatillos and serrano peppers in a clear microwave-safe bag. Seal the bag and pierce it a few times with a knife to vent. Microwave until soft, 4 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Put the softened tomatillos, serrano peppers, onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt in a blender and blend until the salsa verde is smooth.
- 5
Mix the 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 the flavors are well mixed, about 30 minutes.
- Calories 261.36 kcal Moderate
- Protein 30.89 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.64 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.69 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.52 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 70.36 mg High
- Sodium 470.46 mg High
- Fiber 3.37 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.69 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 188.97 mg Moderate
- Iron 2.44 mg Moderate
- Potassium 221.44 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 60.77 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 25.38 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Posole Verde Soup is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 13 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 261.36 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Posole Verde Soup?
- It is a Mexican soup recipe made with 13 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 13 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 261.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Posole Verde Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
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