Easy Chicken Pozole

Easy Chicken Pozole
Prep 10 min Cook 4 hr Serves 8 Source

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, (cut into large chunks)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 batch authentic red enchilada sauce ((about 2 cups))
  • ½ small yellow onion, (finely diced)
  • 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, (plus more to taste)
  • 2 (25-ounce) cans white hominy, (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
  • For topping: thinly shredded cabbage, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, sliced radishes, Mexican oregano

Steps

  1. 1

    Add the chicken, broth, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt to a large slow cooker. Stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Cover and cook for 5 ½ hours on LOW or 3 ½ hours on HIGH.

  3. 3

    Transfer the chicken onto a large plate or cutting board using a slotted spoon, and shred with two forks.

  4. 4

    Add the shredded chicken back to the slow cooker along with the hominy and oregano. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes.

  5. 5

    Serve the posole in bowls with lime juice, radishes, cilantro, finely shredded cabbage and other toppings.