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Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde

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Experience the rich flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine with this Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde, a hearty and comforting slow-cooked soup featuring tender chicken, hominy, and vibrant green tomatillo broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 (28 oz) can white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
  • 3 jalapeño peppers, seeded for less heat
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 4 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
  • Thinly sliced radishes for garnish
  • Shredded cabbage for garnish
  • Chopped white onion for garnish
  • Avocado slices for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the tomatillos, jalapeños, quartered onion, and garlic cloves in a pot of boiling water. Cook for about 10 minutes until softened.
  2. Using a blender, puree the cooked tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, and garlic with cilantro until smooth.
  3. In a crockpot, add the chicken breasts, drained hominy, blended green sauce, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  4. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts from the crockpot, shred them using two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot. Stir well.
  6. Adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges, sliced radishes, shredded cabbage, chopped onion, and avocado slices if desired.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, try adding a splash of Mexican beer or a small piece of smoked jalapeño (chipotle) to the slow cooker before cooking. Serve with warm corn tortillas on the side for a complete meal.

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