Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde
Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde bursts with bright tomatillo-lime tang, gentle heat from poblano and jalapeño, and tender chicken simmered with hominy for satisfying substance. The salsa verde blends fresh cilantro and garlic for layered, lively flavor, making it a comforting yet vibrant bowl ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 59 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 29 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 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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- 44
- Heart Health
- 86
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 38
- Inflammatory
- 61
- Performance
- 58
- General Wellness
- 1
Place tomatillos, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a blender and blend until smooth. Set the salsa verde aside.
- 2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as an Instant Pot) and choose the Saute function. Add olive oil, chicken, onion, oregano, and cumin; cook for 5 minutes. Add the salsa verde, hominy, and chicken broth, then stir to combine.
- 3
Close and lock the lid. Select the Manual function according to the manufacturer's instructions and set the timer for 20 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 4
Carefully release the pressure using the quick-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Ladle the posole into bowls.
- Calories 338.73 kcal Moderate 17%
- Protein 32.94 g Good Source 66%
- Carbohydrate 36.44 g 13%
- Total Fat 7.23 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.15 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 77.28 mg High 26%
- Sodium 832.65 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 7.47 g Good Source 27%
- Total Sugars 5.32 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 26.14 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 2.92 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 328.1 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 127.08 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 25.33 mg Good Source 28%
- 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
Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 338.73 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Diced Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Ground Cumin. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 338.73 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde healthy?
- Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 58/100. Per serving, it provides 338.73 calories and 32.94 g of protein, or 66% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 832.65 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.15 g (6% 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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