Best 2 Chicken Posole Pozole Recipes

Pozole is a traditional Mexican stew or soup made with hominy, a type of corn kernel. It is typically served with shredded chicken, pork, or beef, and a variety of toppings such as shredded cabbage, diced radishes, sliced avocado, and crumbled cheese. Pozole can be made in a variety of ways, and there are many different recipes for it. Some recipes call for using a pre-made pozole mix, while others require making the hominy from scratch. There are also many different variations on the toppings that can be used.

This article provides recipes for three different types of pozole:

* **Classic Chicken Pozole:** This is a traditional recipe for pozole that uses shredded chicken, hominy, and a variety of toppings.
* **Vegetarian Pozole:** This recipe is a vegetarian version of pozole that uses a variety of vegetables instead of meat.
* **Pozole Rojo:** This recipe is a red pozole that is made with a variety of spices and achiote paste.

All three recipes are easy to follow and can be made in a few hours. They are perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion.

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

RED CHICKEN POSOLE (POZOLE)

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I got this years ago from some students. It is so flavorful! Great for cold winter nights. You can use a whole chicken, or bone-in chicken breasts. I also use a whole package of the dried chilies.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories Poultry

Time 3h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3 -4 whole chicken breasts (skinned, if desired)
1 onion, cut in large chunks
32 ounces white hominy
6 -8 dried New Mexico chiles (or as many as you like)
10 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon oregano
salt and pepper
chopped onion
chopped cilantro
lemon wedge

Steps:

Put chicken and chunked onion in large stockpot.
Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken falls apart (2-3 hours).
Cool; remove skin and bones, and cut or shred chicken. Add back to broth in stockpot.
Add hominy to stockpot and keep at a low simmer.
Fill a saucepan with water 1/2 full.
Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies.
Add chilies and garlic cloves to saucepan, along with oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Boil for 15 minutes.
Let cool!
Blend chilies and garlic in blender or food processor until it is all liquid.
Add blended chilies to chicken in stockpot.
Stir and boil 10 minutes together.
Ladle into bowls and top with chopped raw onion, cilantro and fresh squeezed lemon.

CHICKEN POSOLE (POZOLE)

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Another Mexican dish from my son's travels through Mexico. I am not a big fan of hominy, but I enjoy this dish occasionally.

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3-4 whole chicken breasts, skinned if desired
1 large onion, cut into chunks
32 oz white hominy, drained
6-8 new mexico chilies (or as desired)
10 clove garlic
1 Tbsp mexican oregano
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
GARNISH
chopped onion, chopped cilantro, lemon wedge

Steps:

1. Put chicken and chunked onion in large stockpot. 2 Cover with water, bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken falls apart (2-3 hours).
2. Cool; remove skin and bones, and cut or shred chicken. Add back to broth in stockpot.
3. Add hominy to stockpot and keep at a low simmer. Fill a saucepan with water 1/2 full.
4. Remove stems and seeds from dried chilies. Add chilies and garlic cloves to saucepan, along with oregano. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Boil for 15 minutes. Let cool! Blend chilies and garlic in blender or food processor until it is all liquid.
6. Add blended chilies to chicken in stockpot. Stir and boil 10 minutes together.
7. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped raw onion, cilantro and fresh squeezed lemon.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use chicken thighs or drumsticks instead of chicken breasts.
If you don't have hominy, you can substitute canned corn or white beans.
To make a vegetarian version of this soup, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as bell peppers, zucchini, or squash.
Serve with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, or cilantro.
For a thicker soup, mash some of the hominy before adding it to the pot.

Conclusion:

Chicken posole is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give chicken posole a try.