Pozole Verde with Chicken
Pozole Verde with Chicken is a refreshing, tangy, and hearty Mexican soup. It blends a vibrant green sauce with tender chicken and soft hominy. The flavors are bold yet balanced. This dish brings together tradition, comfort, and fresh ingredients in one satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cans hominy, drained
- 8–10 tomatillos, husked
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 jalapeños or serrano peppers
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional toppings
- radishes, cabbage, lime, avocado, cilantro
Instructions
- Boil chicken in broth until tender. Shred and set aside.
- Boil tomatillos and peppers until softened.
- Blend tomatillos, peppers, cilantro, garlic, and onion into a smooth sauce.
- Heat oil in a pot. Add green sauce and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Pour in broth and hominy. Stir well.
- Add shredded chicken. Season with oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Serve with cabbage, radishes, lime, and avocado.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for richer flavor.
- Adjust pepper quantity for heat control.
- Add spinach for a deeper green color.
- Use fresh hominy if available.
- Add lime juice before serving for brightness.