Chicken Pozole Recipe

Name: Chicken Pozole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 8 garlic cloves (minced); 8 ounces tomato paste; 3 tablespoons pure chile powder (your heat desired); 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 49 ounces chicken broth (or chicken stock); 4 cups water; 45 ounces canned white hominy, drained; 6 cups cooked chicken, shredded; salt and pepper, to taste; chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped
8 garlic cloves (minced)
8 ounces tomato paste
3 tablespoons pure chile powder (your heat desired)
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
49 ounces chicken broth (or chicken stock)
4 cups water
45 ounces canned white hominy, drained
6 cups cooked chicken, shredded
salt and pepper, to taste
chopped fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

1
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the onions, and cook for 5 minutes.
2
Add the garlic, chile powder, cumin, oregano, tomato paste and cook for a minute, stirring constantly.
3
Add water, chicken broth and hominy, and bring to a boil.
4
Reduce heat and simmer about 30 minutes.
5
Add chicken and taste soup for seasoning, add salt if needed. Season with pepper.
6
Cook until heated through.
7
Ladle into bowl and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.
8
Add 4 cups water, broth, and hominy. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until fragrant, about 30 minutes.
9
Stir in chicken; season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook until heated through. (When freezing, cool completely before transferring to airtight containers.).
10
To serve, divide among bowls, and garnish as desired.

1548

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

233

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 8 garlic cloves (minced), 8 ounces tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Pozole falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chicken Pozole

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