Best 2 Easy Chicken Posole Recipes

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Indulge in the comforting flavors of Mexican cuisine with our easy chicken posole recipe. This traditional soup, originating from Sinaloa, Mexico, is a delightful blend of tender chicken, hominy, and a flavorful broth enriched with guajillo and ancho chiles. Savor the earthy notes of charred tomatoes, onions, and garlic, which add depth to the broth. Customize your posole with an array of toppings like shredded cabbage, diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, and a squeeze of lime. Accompany this hearty soup with warm tortillas or crusty bread for a complete meal.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

* **Posole Rojo:** Elevate your posole experience with this vibrant red version, featuring a rich and spicy broth made with dried guajillo and ancho chiles.

* **Posole Verde:** Immerse yourself in the flavors of Mexico with this green variation, where tomatillos, green chiles, and cilantro create a tangy and refreshing broth.

* **Pollo Guisado:** Delight in the simplicity of this classic Mexican chicken stew, where tender chicken is simmered in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, and spices.

* **Easy Salsa Verde:** Create a versatile and flavorful salsa verde with tomatillos, roasted poblano pepper, cilantro, and jalapeño. Use it as a topping for tacos, burritos, or as a dip for chips.

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

EASY CHICKEN POSOLE



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It doesn't get simpler than this quick take on the classic Mexican soup, especially if you use store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 quart Basic Chicken Stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup guajillo chile salsa, such as Frontera
1 (15-ounce) can hominy, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 teaspoons sherry vinegar
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Cilantro sprigs, for serving

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring stock to a simmer. Stir in salsa, hominy, sherry vinegar, and chicken. Cook until chicken and hominy are heated through, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with cilantro.

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

Tips:

  • Use a Dutch oven or large pot: This will help to distribute the heat evenly and prevent the posole from burning.
  • Brown the chicken before adding it to the pot: This will help to develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrients to the posole.
  • Simmer the posole for at least 2 hours: This will allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
  • Serve the posole with your favorite toppings: This could include shredded cabbage, cilantro, radishes, avocado, or lime wedges.

Conclusion:

This easy chicken posole recipe is a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold night. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The posole is simmered in a flavorful broth with a variety of vegetables, and it is served with your favorite toppings. This recipe is sure to please everyone at the table.

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