Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde
Savor the rich, tangy flavors of this Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde, a traditional Mexican stew featuring tender chicken and vibrant verde sauce slow-cooked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 (25 oz) can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 poblano peppers, roasted and peeled
- 3 tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 jalapeño, seeded
- 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional toppings: shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced avocado, lime wedges, chopped onion, tortilla chips
Instructions
- Roast poblano peppers under a broiler or on a grill until charred, then place in a sealed bag to steam for 10 minutes. Peel off skins and chop roughly.
- In a blender, combine roasted poblano peppers, tomatillos, jalapeño, cilantro, half the onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, and 1 cup chicken broth. Blend until smooth.
- Place chicken thighs, remaining onion, hominy, and the blended verde sauce into the crockpot.
- Pour in the remaining chicken broth and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the crockpot. Stir well.
- Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve hot with desired toppings like shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado, lime wedges, onion, and tortilla chips.
Notes
For extra depth, garnish with a drizzle of Mexican crema or add a pinch of smoked paprika to the blend before cooking.
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