Chicken Pozole Verde
Chicken Pozole Verde balances tender shredded chicken and chewy hominy in a bright, roasted green chile and tomatillo broth enriched with nutty pepitas. Each bowl invites crisp toppings like radish, lettuce, onion, and a squeeze of lime for fresh contrast. Serve it for a cozy weekend dinner or a festive gathering where everyone can customize their bowl.
- Prep1 hr
- Cook1 hr 10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Pozole 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
- 40 / 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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- 39
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
For Sauce: Char poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under the broiler, turning as needed until the skin is blistered and blackened all over. Use tongs to move the roasted peppers to a bowl and cover with plastic wrap so they steam. After 10 minutes, remove the plastic. Under cool running water, rub off the charred skin with clean hands. Discard the seeds.
- 2
Set a large skillet over medium-high heat; add tomatillos, jalapeño peppers, green bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Lightly toast, turning often, until fragrant and just starting to deepen in color. Remove the tomatillo mixture from the skillet.
- 3
Meanwhile, place pepitas in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Toast lightly, stirring constantly with a spoon, until golden brown; take off the heat.
- 4
Put the roasted peppers, tomato mixture, toasted pepitas, cilantro, salt, and water into a blender jar. Blend until smooth.
- 5
Heat oil for 1 minute in a large saucepan over medium heat, then pour in the blended sauce. Cook the sauce for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 6
For Soup: Combine hominy, chicken, onion, garlic, bay leaves, marjoram, oregano, thyme, chicken bouillon, and water in a large stock pot. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 45 to 50 minutes. Skim off any foam or fat that rises during simmering. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center of the chicken should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 7
Use tongs to transfer the chicken to a plate and let it cool. Discard the onion, garlic head, bay leaves, and thyme sprigs. Reserve the stock as the base for the soup.
- 8
When the chicken is cool enough to handle, shred the meat with two forks. Set aside.
- 9
As the chicken cools, use a glass measuring cup to scoop about 1/2 cup hominy with a little stock. Pour into a blender pitcher and blend until smooth. Stir this mixture back into the pot with the broth to thicken the pozole.
- 10
Add the tomatillo mixture to the soup. Cook 10 minutes more to let the flavors meld. Taste; add more salt or chicken bouillon powder if needed, and add more water if you want a thinner pozole.
- 11
Turn off the heat and stir in the shredded chicken.
- 12
To garnish: sprinkle the soup with oregano and piquín pepper. Top with lettuce, onion, and radishes. Spread tostadas with Mexican crema to serve alongside.
- Calories 1002.0 kcal High 50%
- Protein 44.02 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 139.8 g 51%
- Total Fat 32.77 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 7.85 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 65.25 mg High 22%
- Sodium 2313.27 mg High 101%
- Dietary Fiber 26.08 g Good Source 93%
- Total Sugars 18.91 g --
- Added Sugars 1.84 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 206.22 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 10.08 mg Good Source 56%
- Potassium 1097.88 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 289.4 mcg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin C 100.93 mg Good Source 112%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Pozole Verde is a Mexican dinner recipe made with 24 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 10 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves, and Dried Chile Peppers. Each serving provides about 1002.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Pozole Verde?
- It is a Mexican recipe made with 24 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Pozole Verde made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Breast, Dried Bay Leaves, Dried Chile Peppers, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 24 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Pozole Verde?
- Explore these Mexican side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Pozole Verde?
- About 2 hrs 10 mins in total: 1 hr to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1002.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Pozole Verde easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 24 ingredients and 12 steps.
- Is Chicken Pozole Verde healthy?
- Chicken Pozole Verde has an easyChef Pro health score of 59/100. Per serving, it provides 1002.0 calories and 44.02 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2313.27 mg (101% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.85 g (39% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, 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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