Chicken Posole Recipe

Name: Chicken Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 cups swanson chicken stock; 1 1/2 chicken breasts; 1 quart button mushrooms, sliced; 1 can yellow hominy, rinsed; 1 chipolte in adobo, minced; 1 cup cilantro, coarsley chopped; 2 cups sharp white cheddar, shredded; 6 limes, quartered; 1 bunch scallions, whites and 3 inches of green, chopped.; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 tsp cumin; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 avacado, cut into half inch chunks; black pepper; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

9 cups swanson chicken stock
1 1/2 chicken breasts
1 quart button mushrooms, sliced
1 can yellow hominy, rinsed
1 chipolte in adobo, minced
1 cup cilantro, coarsley chopped
2 cups sharp white cheddar, shredded
6 limes, quartered
1 bunch scallions, whites and 3 inches of green, chopped.
1/2 cup sour cream
1 tsp cumin
2 tbsp olive oil
1 avacado, cut into half inch chunks
black pepper
tortilla chips

1
over medium heat, simmer 2 cups chicken stock with chicken breasts, untill thoroughly cooked (flipping once)
2
saute mushrooms with 2 tbsp olive oil untill well browned.
3
in a medium size pot, bring 7 cups chicken stock to a boil, add hominy, mushrooms, chipotle, and drop heat to a simmer.
4
move chicken to a cutting board, shred with fingers once cool. add to pot. simmer for 20 minutes on low.
5
mix sour cream with cumin and squeeze two quarters of lime into mixture
6
ladle soup into bowls, squeeze 2 quarters of lime in each, (lime is VERY important) top with cheese, sour cream mixture, avacado, scallions, and cilantro. serve with tortilla chips.

1373

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

198

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 cups swanson chicken stock, 1 1/2 chicken breasts, 1 quart button mushrooms, sliced, 1 can yellow hominy, rinsed, and more.

Yes, 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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Chicken Posole

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Variations & substitutions

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