Description
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde is a comforting, flavorful dish brimming with tender chicken, hominy, and zesty green chiles. Perfect for cozy gatherings or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 2 (15 oz) cans hominy, drained
- 2 cups green chiles (fresh or canned)
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 avocado, sliced (for garnish)
- Tortilla chips (for serving)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on the counter.
- Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- Dice onion and mince garlic.
- Combine chicken, hominy, green chiles, onion, garlic, and chicken broth in the crockpot.
- Squeeze in lime juice and stir well to combine.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
- Serve in bowls topped with cilantro, avocado slices, and tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For enhanced flavor, brown the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. Substitute chicken with turkey or vegetable broth for a plant-based version. Let leftovers sit overnight for improved flavor; store in an airtight container.