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Chicken Pozole Verde

Pozole Verde Recipe (Green Chicken Pozole)

Author: Olivia Ross
Pozole Verde is a comforting, tangy Mexican stew made with shredded chicken, tomatillos, and hominy. It’s the perfect weeknight fix, ready in under an hour, with a bright, herbaceous broth and plenty of room for toppings like radishes, lime, and shredded cabbage.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 lb tomatillos husks removed and rinsed
  • 3 jalapeño peppers halved
  • 1 large white onion roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic whole
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
  • 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro loosely packed
  • 2 cans white hominy 15 oz each, rinsed and drained

Optional Toppings

  • lime wedges, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, diced white onion, extra cilantro, pinch of Mexican oregano for serving

Instructions
 

  • Build the Broth Foundation
    Combine chicken thighs, tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, oregano, salt, and broth in a large pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to low, cover partway, and simmer for 40 minutes.
  • Shred the Chicken
    Remove chicken and shred using two forks. Set aside.
  • Blend the Verde Magic
    Use a slotted spoon to transfer tomatillos, peppers, onion, and garlic to a blender. Add 1 cup of the broth and the cilantro. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
  • Bring It All Together
    Return verde sauce to the pot. Stir in shredded chicken and hominy. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
  • Serve It Up Right
    Ladle into bowls and add desired toppings such as lime wedges, radishes, cabbage, onions, extra cilantro, and oregano.

Notes

  • Shred chicken while warm for easy handling.
  • Don’t be afraid of tomatillos—they bring the essential tang.
  • Letting the stew rest for 10–15 minutes off heat deepens flavor.
  • Double the recipe for great leftovers.
  • Toppings are essential—add crunch and brightness!

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 24gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 1465mgPotassium: 493mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 570IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Pozole Verde
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