20-Minute Chicken Posole Recipe

Name: 20-Minute Chicken Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE POSOLE:; 1 can (4 1/4 Oz. Size) Whole Green Chilies; 1 quart Low-sodium Chicken Stock, Divided; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Minced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Breast (This Is About The Amount Of Breast Meat On A Store-bought Rotisserie Chicken); 1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Hominy, Drained And Rinsed; 1 pinch Salt; FOR GARNISH:; 1 whole Lime, Cut Into Wedges; 1 cup Chopped Romaine; 3 whole Radishes, Thinly Sliced; 1/2 whole Red Onion, Minced; 1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted, And Diced

Servings: persons

FOR THE POSOLE:
1 can (4 1/4 Oz. Size) Whole Green Chilies
1 quart Low-sodium Chicken Stock, Divided
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 whole Small Yellow Onion, Minced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1-1/2 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Breast (This Is About The Amount Of Breast Meat On A Store-bought Rotisserie Chicken)
1 can (15 Oz. Size) White Hominy, Drained And Rinsed
1 pinch Salt
FOR GARNISH:
1 whole Lime, Cut Into Wedges
1 cup Chopped Romaine
3 whole Radishes, Thinly Sliced
1/2 whole Red Onion, Minced
1 whole Avocado, Peeled, Pitted, And Diced

1
Place the green chilies and 1/2 cup of chicken stock in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Briefly set aside until ready to use.
2
Heat the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven or pot over medium heat. When hot, add the minced onions and garlic and saute for 3 minutes until the onions become translucent and the garlic is fragrant. (Be careful not to burn this mixture, people!) Add the oregano, cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Add the green chili puree, shredded chicken, hominy and remaining chicken stock to the Dutch oven/pot and bring the mixture to a boil. Then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes. Taste your posole and season with salt.
3
Ladle the posole into bowls and garnish with fresh lime juice and toppings of your choice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE POSOLE:, 1 can (4 1/4 Oz. Size) Whole Green Chilies, 1 quart Low-sodium Chicken Stock, Divided, 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil, and more.

Yes, 20-Minute Chicken Posole falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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20-Minute Chicken Posole

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Variations & substitutions

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