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Home » Recipes » Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe

Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe

By: Liz  /  Published: January 27, 2021  /  Updated: January 30, 2021  /   Leave a comment

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This chicken pozole verde recipe (green posole) slow cooker soup is incredibly flavorful. It’s one of the most comforting soups I make and since it’s a crockpot soup, it’s super easy to throw together.

chicken pozole verde in bowls

FAQ

What is pozole verde?

One of the oldest traditional Mexican soups or stews. The key ingredient is hominy.

What’s the difference between red and green pozole?

Green pozole has a sauce made from green ingredients such as tomatillos, cilantro and jalapenos. Red pozole has a red sauce made from chiles such as guajillo, ancho or piquin.

Ingredients for Green Chile Posole

Scroll down to printable recipe card for exact amounts and directions.

ingredients for posole
  • hominy
  • salsa verde
  • chicken broth
  • frozen corn
  • green chiles
  • boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • oregano
  • salt
  • white pepper
  • garnish with fresh cilantro and tortilla strips

Substitutions or Additions

  • A diced jalapeno or two will add a nice kick of spice to the soup. I usually add at least one.
  • If you don’t have white pepper (slightly milder than black pepper), you can absolutely use black pepper, to taste.
  • Garnish with shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado or lime.
  • Add crumbled cotija or oaxaca cheese on top.
posole in bowl

Chicken Pozole Verde Recipe Instructions

STEP 1: Place all ingredients except hominy and cilantro in the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours until chicken is tender and cooked through.

posole ingredients in crockpot

STEP 2: Carefully remove the chicken out of the slow cooker and shred with two forks.

shredding chicken

STEP 3: Return to slow cooker. Stir in hominy and continue cooking on low for 30 minutes.

ladle of posole

STEP 4: Ladle soup into bowls and serve topped with tortilla chips and chopped cilantro.

closeup bowl of chicken pozole verde

Other soup recipes you should try:

  • Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon (Slow Cooker Recipe)
  • Tomato Tortellini Soup Recipe
  • Creamy Vegan Cauliflower and Rice Soup
  • Creamy Sweet Potato and Sunchoke Soup (Vegan)
  • Easy Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
Chicken Pozole Verde Slow Cooker Soup
posole in bowl

Chicken Pozole Verde

Liz – Eat Move Make
This chicken pozole verde recipe slow cooker soup is incredibly flavorful, easy to throw together and perfectly comforting on a chilly or rainy day.
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Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 6 hrs
Total Time 6 hrs 10 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 59 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker crockpot

Ingredients
  

  • 2 15 oz cans white hominy, drained
  • 1 16-ounce jar salsa verde
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 10-ounce bag frozen corn
  • ½ cup green chilies, diced or 3 jalapenos, diced
  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • salt, to taste
  • white pepper, to taste
  • cilantro, for garnish
  • tortilla strips or tortilla chips, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place all ingredients except hominy and garnishes into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  • Take chicken out of slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker along with the hominy and cook for another 30 minutes. Ladle into bowl, add cheese, crush tortilla chips.

Notes

Nutrition facts do not include garnishes.
All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only and nutrition may vary according to exact products and the online nutrition calculator being used. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on EatMoveMake.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Calories: 59kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 10gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 512mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 26IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.

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  1. Dawn Correll says

    December 29, 2021 at 3:33 pm

    If I don’t want spicy can I leave jalapeno out. Will flavor still be good

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    • Liz says

      December 29, 2021 at 3:54 pm

      I really like what jalapenos bring to the soup, but you could use just one or even half of one if you wanted. You could also go with green chiles. If the spice of either is too much, you could add a few splashes of lime juice to tone it down.

      If you definitely don’t want to use jalapenos or green chiles, you could try banana peppers or possibly even bell peppers for a milder flavor (although it will change the flavor profile just a bit).

      Reply
  2. Eunice says

    December 29, 2021 at 11:49 am

    My first attempt but tasted soo good, I will for sure try it again. Thank you for the recipe. Happy New Year🥂

    Reply
    • Liz says

      December 29, 2021 at 1:41 pm

      So glad you love it. It’s one of my favorites. Happy New Year to you as well!

      Reply

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