Go Back
–+ servings
chicken-posole-recipe

Chicken Posole

A hearty and flavorful Mexican soup made with chicken, hominy, and a blend of spices.
Print Recipe Pin This
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Oregano
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 6 cups Chicken broth
  • 2 cans Hominy drained and rinsed
  • 2 tablespoon Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 Lime cut into wedges for serving
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped, for garnish

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  3. Add chicken thighs to the pot and pour in the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  4. Remove chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
  5. Add hominy to the pot and simmer for another 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime wedges on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Chicken Posole, Hominy, Mexican Soup
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!