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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 hominy stew with tender chicken and vibrant green salsa.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 (29 oz) can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 2 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • Optional garnishes: shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado slices, chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips

Instructions

  1. In a blender, combine the onion, garlic, cilantro, parsley, roasted poblanos, jalapeños, cumin, and oregano with 1 cup of chicken broth. Blend until smooth to make the green salsa.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken thighs until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the crockpot.
  3. Pour the green salsa over the chicken in the crockpot. Add the remaining chicken broth and drained hominy.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easily shredded.
  5. Remove the chicken from the crockpot and shred with two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine.
  6. Season pozole with salt and pepper to taste. Let it cook for an additional 15 minutes to absorb flavors.
  7. Serve hot with lime wedges and desired garnishes such as shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado, chopped onion, cilantro, and tortilla chips for authentic flavor and texture.

Notes

For a spicier pozole, leave the seeds in the jalapeños or add chopped serrano peppers. Leftovers taste even better the next day!

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