Chile-Chicken Posole Recipe

Name: Chile-Chicken Posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; salt (I did not use); pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (seed if less heat is desired); 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (6 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained (18 oz total); 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 4 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 (15 ounce) cans hominy, drained and rinsed (30 oz total); avocado, slices; sliced radish; tortilla chips

Servings: persons

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
salt (I did not use)
pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (seed if less heat is desired)
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 (6 ounce) cans whole green chilies, drained (18 oz total)
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
4 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans hominy, drained and rinsed (30 oz total)
avocado, slices
sliced radish
tortilla chips

1
Season chicken with salt, pepper and 1/2 tsp thyme - I used no salt.
2
Heat vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to blender.
5
Add the chiles, cilantro and remaining 1/2 tsp thyme to the blender and puree until smooth.
6
(I added a little of the broth to help it blend better).
7
Return sauce to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until it thickens and turns deep green, about 5 minutes.
8
Add the chicken, broth and hominy to the saucepan, cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
9
Garnish and serve.
10
(The radishes did nothing for me, I would not use again.
11
I did sprinkle with a little more chopped cilantro).

747

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

114

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, salt (I did not use), pepper, and more.

Yes, Chile-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.

Chile-Chicken Posole

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