Description
This Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a comforting and flavorful Mexican stew made with tender chicken, hominy, green chilies, and a blend of spices slow-cooked to perfection. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for a cozy family meal, served with fresh garnishes like shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado, and lime wedges for a vibrant finish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (25 oz) can white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
For Garnish (optional)
- Shredded cabbage
- Sliced radishes
- Diced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla strips
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts or thighs, drained hominy, diced onion, minced garlic, diced green chilies, chili powder, ground cumin, dried oregano, smoked paprika if using, and low-sodium chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir everything together to combine the ingredients evenly.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker with its lid and cook on the low setting for 6 to 7 hours, or on the high setting for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is completely cooked through and tender enough to shred.
- Shred Chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker and stir well to mix. If using, squeeze the juice of one lime into the posole and stir to incorporate the fresh citrus flavor.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste your posole and season with additional salt and pepper as needed to enhance the overall flavor.
- Serve: Ladle the posole into bowls and garnish with your choice of shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and crispy tortilla strips for added texture and freshness. Enjoy warm.
Notes
- You can use either chicken breasts or thighs depending on your preference; thighs will provide a richer flavor and more tender meat.
- Smoked paprika is optional but adds a lovely smokiness to the stew.
- If you prefer a spicier posole, consider adding a pinch of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.
- Hominy can be substituted with canned corn if necessary, but the traditional texture will differ.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.
- Use low-sodium broth to control the saltiness in the dish.
