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 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large white onion, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat); 2 cloves garlic, minced; 3 6 -ounce cans whole green chiles, drained; 1 cup fresh cilantro; 4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth; 2 15 -ounce cans hominy, drained; Sliced avocado and radishes and/or baked corn chips, for garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large white onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (remove seeds for less heat)
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 6 -ounce cans whole green chiles, drained
1 cup fresh cilantro
4 cups low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth
2 15 -ounce cans hominy, drained
Sliced avocado and radishes and/or baked corn chips, for garnish (optional)

1
Season the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon thyme, and salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
2
Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3
Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook until soft, about 4 minutes.
4
Transfer to a blender, then add the chiles, cilantro and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme and puree until smooth.
5
Return to the saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens and turns deep green, about 5 minutes.
6
Add the broth, hominy and chicken to the saucepan.
7
Cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 10 minutes.
8
Garnish with avocado, radishes and/or corn chips, if desired.
9
Per serving: Calories 385; Fat 10 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 91 mg; Sodium 1,591 mg; Carbohydrate 43 g; Fiber 8 g; Protein 36 g
10
Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

684

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

111

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

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 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.

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Chile-Chicken Posole

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Variations & substitutions

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