Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, zesty green salsa, and hearty hominy—perfect for cozy family dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup green salsa (salsa verde)
- 2 cans (15 oz each) hominy, drained
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 2 limes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Radishes and avocado slices for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice onion and mince garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and garlic until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer sautéed aromatics to the crockpot. Add chicken breasts, green salsa, hominy, broth, chili powder, and cumin. Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the crockpot using two forks once cooked. Stir in lime juice and cilantro.
- Serve hot with garnishes like radishes and avocado.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken before adding it to the crockpot. Feel free to substitute chicken with pork or add vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for more variety.