Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde
Experience the rich flavors of Authentic Crockpot Chicken Pozole Verde, a comforting Mexican stew featuring tender chicken, hominy, and a vibrant tomatillo-chile verde sauce, slow-cooked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs
- 1 large onion, quartered
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 2 poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded
- 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Thinly sliced radishes, for garnish
- Shredded cabbage, for garnish
- Diced avocado, for garnish
Instructions
- Place chicken thighs, onion, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper in the crockpot.
- In a blender, combine tomatillos, poblano peppers, jalapeños, and cilantro; blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended verde sauce into the crockpot with the chicken broth.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred meat, and discard bones; return shredded chicken to crockpot.
- Add drained hominy and simmer on low for an additional 30 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with lime wedges, radishes, cabbage, and avocado.
Notes
For extra depth, add a splash of Mexican crema or a sprinkle of queso fresco on top before serving.
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