CS Slow Cooker Chicken Pozole

Entrees

Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 6 hr 25 min Servings: Servings: 4 Source:

Ingredients

Garlic - 4 cloves, chopped

Onions, medium - 1, diced

Peppers, poblanos - 2, diced (sub bell peppers; 1 bell pepper / 2 poblanos)

Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless - 1 lb

Garlic powder - 1 tsp

Coriander, ground - 1 Tbsp

Cumin - 1 Tbsp

Oregano, dried - 2 tsp

Paprika - 2 tsp

Chili powder - 1 tsp

Hatch chilis, canned (10 oz / 283g) - 1 can, drained (sub any canned mild green chilis)

Stock, any type - 4 cups

Salt - 1/2 tsp

Hominy (15oz / 397g) - 1 can, drained and rinsed

Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped, white and green parts combined

Avocados - 1, cubed

Radishes (opt) - 3, sliced

Limes - 1/2, wedges

Sour cream - for serving (sub plain or Greek yogurt)

Top Sources of Calories

Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless

Hominy (15oz / 397g)

Avocados

Sour cream

Stock, any type

Directions

Garlic / Onions / Poblanos - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)

Chicken - Season chicken with garlic powder and some salt and pepper. Tenderize with a fork. (Can be done 1 day ahead)

Season aromatics - Toss garlic, onions and poblanos with coriander, cumin, oregano, paprika and chili powder. Microwave for 1 1/2 minutes.

Hatch chilis - Drain.

Slow cook pozole - Place chicken, aromatics, hatch chilis, stock and salt in a slow cooker. Cook for 6 to 7 hours on low or 3 to 3 ½ hours on high. (If you prefer to use the stovetop, sear chicken in a Dutch oven. Add aromatics, hatch chilis, stock and salt. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, ~25 minutes. Continue with “Make” directions below.) (Can be done 1 day ahead)

Once pozole is done cooking, shred chicken with a fork and knife directly in slow cooker (or Dutch oven). Add in hominy and heat on high for another 10 to 15 minutes. Season to taste with some salt and pepper.

While pozole simmers, prep green onions, avocados , radishes (if using) and limes.

Top soup with green onions, radishes, avocados and sour cream. Serve with lime wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Saturated Fat 4g
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 147mg
Sodium 1687mg