Best 5 Chicken And Chorizo Pozole Recipes

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Embark on a culinary journey to Mexico with this delightful Chicken and Chorizo Pozole recipe. Pozole, a traditional Mexican soup, is a symphony of flavors, textures, and colors. This recipe features tender chicken, smoky chorizo, and plump hominy simmered in a rich and flavorful broth. The combination of guajillo and ancho chiles adds a vibrant red hue and a perfect balance of heat and smokiness. Serve this hearty and comforting soup with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, avocado, and lime wedges, to create a customizable and unforgettable dining experience.

This article offers a collection of pozole recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and tastes. Alongside the classic Chicken and Chorizo Pozole, you'll find a vegetarian Pozole Verde made with tomatillos and poblano peppers, a flavorful Pozole Rojo with a rich and spicy red broth, and a unique Pozole Blanco with a creamy and mild broth. Whether you prefer a traditional or a contemporary twist, these recipes will guide you in creating an authentic and delicious pozole that will impress your family and friends.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN CHORIZO POSOLE



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"I first tasted posole while visiting a friend in Santa Fe. It was a revelation! I have since been experimenting with many versions, and this one has become a much-loved tradition for my family. The leftovers are fantastic!"-Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h20m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 pound tomatillos, husked and cut in half
1 large onion, quartered
2 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 whole garlic bulb, loose paper removed, cut in half crosswise
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
SALSA:
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
5 radishes, chopped
GARNISH:
6 cups tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the tomatillos, onion, jalapenos and garlic cloves on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until tomatillos are tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until blended., In a Dutch oven, bring the water, broth, garlic bulb, cloves and bay leaves to a boil. Reduce heat; add chicken breasts and poach, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink., Remove chicken from broth and shred. Strain broth, discarding seasonings. Crumble chorizo into Dutch oven; cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain. Return broth to Dutch oven. Stir in the hominy, 2 teaspoons lime juice, oregano, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatillo mixture and shredded chicken; heat through. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro., For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, radishes and remaining cilantro, lime juice and salt. Serve with soup. Garnish with chips. Freeze option: Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little broth if necessary. Prepare salsa and serve with soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 65mg cholesterol, Sodium 1292mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

CHICKEN AND CHORIZO POZOLE



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 onions, diced (about 2 cups)
6 cloves garlic, sliced
11 ounces Mexican pork chorizo
2 tablespoons ground New Mexican chili powder
8 cups chicken stock
28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
25 ounces canned hominy
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 limes, juiced
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
Green cabbage, shredded
Jalapeno, sliced
Red radish, sliced
Ripe avocado, sliced
Fresh limes wedges
Fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until the oil begins to smoke. Add the onions, garlic, chorizo and chili powder and cook until the onions are translucent and the pork is cooked, 4 to 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken stock, crushed tomatoes and hominy and bring to a simmer.
  • Cut the chicken breasts into very thin slices. Place in a bowl with a pinch of salt and the lime juice. Mix together and let sit until the broth comes up to a simmer. Add the chicken to the soup and continue to simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt.
  • Serve the soup in bowls topped with the shredded cabbage, shaved radish and jalapeno, sliced avocado, fresh lime wedges and cilantro.

CHICKEN POZOLE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h25m

Yield 20 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 pounds nix tamal (hominy)
15 dried New Mexico chili pods
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
5 garlic cloves, plus 10 crushed cloves
4 medium onions, sliced
2 whole chickens, skins removed
3 tablespoons dried oregano
3 whole bay leaves
1/2 cup chicken base
Salt
Sliced radishes, for garnish
Sliced cabbage, for garnish

Steps:

  • Boil the nix tamal in a saucepan of water until tender, about 30 minutes; then remove it from the boiling water and set aside.
  • Break the stems from the New Mexico chilies, shake the seeds from the pods, and wash the chilies. Add the chilies to the boiling water and boil until soft, about 15 minutes. When done, put the chilies in a blender with the 5 garlic cloves. Blend until smooth and then push through a sieve. Set the paste aside.
  • In a large saute pan over low heat, heat oil and then saute the onions and 10 crushed garlic cloves until soft, about 5 minutes. Add the sauteed onions and garlic to a large stockpot with the whole chickens, oregano, bay leaves, and chicken base. Cover with water, at least 3/4 of the way up the pot. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chickens from the broth and allow to cool. De-bone the chickens and then return to the broth. Add the cooked hominy and chili paste. Simmer for 30 minutes and then adjust seasoning with salt. Serve in large bowls garnished with sliced radish and sliced cabbage.

EASY CHICKEN POSOLE



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This easy-to-make chicken and hominy soup is one of many great Mexican Christmas traditions, or simply delicious whenever you want to eat something warm and comforting. It's garnished with thinly sliced radishes, shredded lettuce, finely chopped onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges, which diners add to the soup as they please.

Provided by Dorothy Denise Garcia

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Chicken Soup Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 ½ quarts chicken broth
3 cups water
1 teaspoon crumbled dried oregano
2 teaspoons salt
4 tablespoons chili powder, or to taste
3 cups white hominy, rinsed and drained
10 tostada shells

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts, and cook until no longer pink and juices run clear, about 20 minutes. Remove from skillet, drain, and cool. When completely cooled, shred chicken with a fork.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic until soft and transparent, about 5 minutes. Return shredded chicken to the skillet. Stir in the chicken broth, water, oregano, salt, and chili powder. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook about 90 minutes. Stir in the hominy and cook until tender, about 15 minutes more. Taste to adjust seasonings, adding more salt and chili powder, if desired. Serve in soup bowls with1 tostada shell per serving. Garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.2 calories, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 58.6 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 697.3 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

FIESTA CHORIZO-CHICKEN SOUP



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Just place some crusty rolls on the table when you serve this soup and you'll have a hearty, comforting meal that will chase away winter's chill. The slightly spicy soup is chock-full of veggies.-Kathy Rodenbeck, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings (4-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound uncooked chorizo, casings removed, or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cups sliced fresh carrots
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 package (10 ounces) frozen corn
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (5-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium V8 juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped

Steps:

  • Crumble chorizo into a Dutch oven. Add the carrots, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat until chorizo is fully cooked. Drain; remove and set aside., In the same pan, saute the chicken, salt and pepper in oil until no longer pink. Add sweet potatoes, corn and red pepper; cook 5 minutes longer., Stir in the chorizo mixture, broth, beans, tomatoes, V8 juice and pepper sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in spinach; cook until wilted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 1190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: For the best flavor and texture, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts.
  • Sear the chicken and chorizo: This step is essential for developing flavor and caramelizing the meat.
  • Use a flavorful broth: Chicken broth or stock is the base of the pozole, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use store-bought or homemade broth.
  • Add hominy: Hominy is a type of dried corn that is used in pozole. It can be found in most grocery stores in the Latin American section.
  • Season to taste: Pozole should be flavorful and slightly spicy. Season it to taste with salt, pepper, and chili powder.
  • Serve with toppings: Pozole is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced avocado, and crumbled queso fresco.

Conclusion:

Chicken and chorizo pozole is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold night. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With its bold flavors and simple ingredients, pozole is a surefire crowd-pleaser. So next time you're looking for a new soup recipe, give chicken and chorizo pozole a try!

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