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Chicken Posole Verde

Here's how you make Chicken Posole Verde
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  • Servings: 7
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 30m
    • The following recipe serves 7 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small (4 ounce) yellow onion (peeled and diced)
  • 1 large poblano pepper, cored and diced
  • 1/2 diced (4 ounces) bell pepper (cored)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cans (14 ounce) white hominy (drained and rinsed)
  • 3 cups shredded or cubed (12 ounces) cooked chicken
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more/less to taste
  • Optional: Garnish with diced avocado, chopped fresh cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, thinly-sliced or julienned radishes, lime wedges
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat.

  • Step 2: Add onion and peppers and saute for 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft and translucent, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 3: Add the garlic and saute for an additional minute, stirring occasionally.

  • Step 4: Add the diced green chilies, chicken stock, hominy, chicken, cumin, cajun seasoning and salt, and stir to combine.

  • Step 5: Continue heating until the soup reaches a simmer.

  • Step 6: Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for at least 15 minutes.

  • Step 7: Taste, and season with extra salt and pepper if needed.

  • Step 8: Add garnish if using.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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