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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Verde Recipe

Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Verde

This Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Verde recipe brings vibrant flavors and tender chicken together for a delicious, easy meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pieces poblano peppers
  • 2 pieces Anaheim peppers
  • 6 pieces tomatillos
  • 1 piece yellow onion sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 pieces radishes for garnish
  • 3 sprigs cilantro for garnish
  • 1 piece lime cut into wedges for garnish
  • 1 piece avocado cubed for garnish
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 quart chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 15 ounce can hominy drained

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Broiler
  • Food processor
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat the broiler to high. Arrange the poblano peppers, Anaheim peppers, tomatillos, sliced onion, and garlic cloves on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle lightly with vegetable oil. Place under the broiler, turning occasionally, until the peppers are charred on all sides and the tomatillos are softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  2. Transfer the charred peppers to a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap to steam for about 10 minutes. Once cooled, peel off the skins, remove the stems and seeds from the peppers. Peel the garlic cloves from their skins.
  3. Place the peeled peppers, tomatillos, onion, and garlic into a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, creating a chunky green sauce.
  4. Transfer the green sauce mixture to the slow cooker. Add the chicken broth, chicken breasts, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and kosher salt. Stir to combine gently.
  5. Cover and cook on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
  6. Using two forks or tongs, break up the cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces. Stir in the drained hominy and cook the mixture for an additional 30 minutes to meld flavors and heat through.
  7. Taste the posole and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with garnishes of sliced radishes, fresh cilantro sprigs, lime wedges, and cubed avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 30gFat: 9g

Notes

Feel free to swap out chicken for turkey or tofu for a vegetarian option. Experiment with chilies for desired spice level.

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