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Easy Green Pozole with Chicken

A comforting one-pot meal combining tender chicken, zesty green salsa, and hearty hominy, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken can be used for quicker prep.
  • 1 can hominy, drained Can substitute with canned corn if desired.
  • 1 cup green salsa (or tomatillo salsa) Fresh tomatillos may also be used.
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • to taste Salt and pepper
Serving Garnishes
  • to serve Lime wedges
  • to serve Chopped cilantro
  • to garnish Radishes, sliced

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat a little oil and sauté the onion and garlic until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add in the shredded chicken, chicken broth, hominy, green salsa, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  3. Bring everything to a simmer and let it cook for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Serve hot with lime wedges, chopped cilantro, and sliced radishes on the side.

Notes

This pozole stays fresh in the fridge for about 3-4 days in an airtight container. It freezes well for up to 3 months.