slow cooker chicken and poblano posole Recipe

Name: slow cooker chicken and poblano posole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 chicken; 1 chopped onion; 6 clove chopped garlic; 2 serrano chiles halved; 2 coarsely chopped poblano chiles; 2 serrano chiles halved lengthwise; 1 15oz can hominy, drained; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tsp chipotle powder, or to taste; 1 can diced tomatoes; 3 cup chicken broth; 2 avocados sliced as garnish; 1 sour cream, lime wedges, cotija cheese, shredded red cabbage as garnish

Servings: persons

1 chicken
1 chopped onion
6 clove chopped garlic
2 serrano chiles halved
2 coarsely chopped poblano chiles
2 serrano chiles halved lengthwise
1 15oz can hominy, drained
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tsp chipotle powder, or to taste
1 can diced tomatoes
3 cup chicken broth
2 avocados sliced as garnish
1 sour cream, lime wedges, cotija cheese, shredded red cabbage as garnish

1
place chicken in slow cooker skinned.
2
layer garlic, onion, poblanos, and spices on top.
3
pour tomatoes and broth over all.
4
add Serrano peppers, cover and cook on low 6-7 hours.
5
high for 4-5 hours
6
add hominy, cover & continue cooking for 1 more hour, until flavors infuse and chicken is falling off the bone.
7
remove and discard Serrano peppers (or mince and return to pot for extra spice).
8
season with salt and pepper.
9
to serve, divide chicken pieces among shallow bowls, pour hominy and peppers over.
10
shower with cilantro, top with avocado and serve hot with remaining garnishes alongside

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 chicken, 1 chopped onion, 6 clove chopped garlic, 2 serrano chiles halved, and more.

Yes, slow cooker chicken and poblano 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

slow cooker chicken and poblano posole

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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