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Chicken pozole verde

Chicken Pozole Verde

4.50 from 2 votes
This recipe is simple and packed with flavor. You will love the combination of spices, tartness of the salsa verde & lime, and all the yummy toppings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 Cups shredded chicken, (leftover, smoked, or a rotisserie chicken)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 jalapeno, whole
  • 1 4 oz can of chopped green chilis
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 jar Herdez Salsa Verde
  • 2 15 oz. can of white hominy
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
Toppings:
  • shredded cabbage
  • sliced radishes
  • sliced or diced avocado
  • shredded cheese
  • tortilla chips
  • diced jalapeno
  • sour cream

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, whole jalapeno, and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the chicken broth, water, salsa verde (use ½ jar and add more to taste), juice of one lime, and green chiles. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken and drained hominy and cook on low to medium heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Let simmer and slice and prepare toppings.
  6. Serve with your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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