Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
This Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a hearty and comforting Mexican stew featuring tender chicken, hominy, and vibrant spices, perfect for a satisfying family meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies
- 1 lime, juiced
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Diced avocado (optional, for serving)
- Thinly sliced radishes (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, hominy, and diced green chilies on top.
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with cumin, oregano, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken breasts, shred them with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Add lime juice and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, and optional toppings like diced avocado and sliced radishes.
Notes
For extra depth of flavor, serve with warm corn tortillas and a drizzle of hot sauce. You can also swap chicken thighs for a richer taste.
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