Best 7 Pressure Cooked Chicken Posole With Avocado Tomatillo Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Pressure-Cooked Chicken Pozole with Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, a traditional Mexican soup reimagined for modern convenience. This hearty and flavorful dish combines tender chicken, hominy, and a rich broth infused with aromatic spices. Served with a vibrant Avocado-Tomatillo Salsa, this pozole bursts with freshness and tanginess. Elevate your culinary skills with this easy-to-follow recipe, perfect for a satisfying and comforting meal.

Additionally, discover a symphony of complementary recipes to enhance your culinary journey:

- Savor the classic flavors of Pozole Rojo, a traditional Mexican soup featuring succulent pork and a rich, flavorful broth.

- Embark on a culinary adventure with Pozole Verde, a vibrant green pozole bursting with the freshness of tomatillos, poblano peppers, and cilantro.

- Delight in the simplicity of Pozole Blanco, a delectable white pozole showcasing the pure flavors of chicken and hominy in a light and aromatic broth.

- Explore the depths of flavor in Pozole de Camarones, a seafood lover's paradise where succulent shrimp and a flavorful broth dance together in harmony.

- Experience the rich and smoky essence of Pozole de Birria, a unique pozole variation that combines the deliciousness of birria with the comforting warmth of pozole.

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

PRESSURE COOKER CHIPOTLE CHICKEN POZOLE



Pressure Cooker Chipotle Chicken Pozole image

A pressure cooker is the perfect tool for making a quick pozole that tastes like it has simmered for a long time. Traditional red pozole usually requires toasting and puréeing dried chiles for a flavorful broth, but this one relies on canned chipotles for smoky complexity. Chipotles can be fiery, so feel free to use fewer peppers if you're concerned about the heat, but don't skimp on the adobo sauce: It's milder than the peppers and is packed with loads of smoky, garlicky flavor. Serve the soup in bowls with plenty of crumbled cheese, diced avocado and crushed chips, for topping. The slow-cooker version of this dish uses bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, carrots and celery, is available here.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, soups and stews, main course

Time 50m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 large red or yellow onion, finely chopped
Kosher salt
8 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 (7-ounce) can chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
5 cups chicken broth or stock
1 cup frozen corn
1 (29-ounce) can pozole (hominy), rinsed and well drained
Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons), plus more as needed
Crushed tortilla chips, shredded cabbage, diced avocado, crumbled queso fresco, minced red onion and cilantro, for topping

Steps:

  • Using the sauté setting, heat oil in a 6- to 8-quart pressure cooker. Add the onion, season it with salt and cook, stirring often, until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until slightly softened and fragrant, 2 minutes. Turn the sauté setting off.
  • Open the can of chipotles and remove the chiles, leaving as much of the adobo sauce behind as possible. (Scrape the sauce off the chiles with your fingers as best you can.) Set the chiles aside and add the adobo sauce to the pressure cooker. Chop 1 to 4 of the chiles until they are almost a paste. (Determine the number of chiles according to your desired level of heat: 1 chile for a very mild soup and 4 for a very spicy soup.) Add the chiles to the pressure cooker. (Store remaining chiles in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5 days and in the freezer indefinitely.)
  • Using the sauté setting, add onion and garlic powders, cumin and oregano to the pressure cooker. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and heated through, about 1 minute. Stir in the chicken until coated, scraping the bottom of the pan. Add the broth and 1/2 teaspoon salt (but hold off on the salt if you are using fully salted broth.) Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then release remaining pressure manually. (If hot liquid spurts out of the knob along with the steam, carefully close it and wait 5 more minutes before releasing remaining pressure.) Using a ladle, skim excess fat from the surface of the soup, if desired.
  • Using the sauté setting, coarsely shred the chicken in the pot using 2 forks. Add the corn and the pozole and simmer until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the lime juice and taste; add more salt or lime juice if necessary. Serve the soup in bowls with the toppings of choice.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 389, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 44 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1117 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INSTANT POT® CHICKEN POSOLE VERDE



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You can have posole without having to stand over the stove for hours. Let your multi-functional pressure cooker do the work for you. Garnish with avocado slices, lime wedges, sliced radish, jalapeno slices, and/or tortilla strips.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

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

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
3 cups chicken broth

Steps:

  • Combine tomatillos, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Set salsa verde aside.
  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, chicken, onion, oregano, and cumin; cook for 5 minutes. Add salsa verde, hominy, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Ladle posole into bowls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.2 g, Cholesterol 66.9 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 6.5 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 996.7 mg, Sugar 6.5 g

PRESSURE COOKER WHOLE CHICKEN



Pressure Cooker Whole Chicken image

Once you make a whole chicken in the pressure cooker, you'll never want to roast one in the oven again. Pressure cooked whole chickens are hands-off way to make an amazing meal and come out fork-tender and perfectly moist every time. This recipe has a bit of a kick, but you can use this same method and your own favorite chicken seasonings if you prefer.

Provided by fabeveryday

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 ½ teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
½ teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (3 1/2) pound whole roasting chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Combine salt, paprika, cayenne, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, white pepper, and garlic powder together in a small bowl. Rub the outside of the chicken and inside the cavity generously with the seasoning mixture.
  • Turn on an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Pour oil into the pot and allow to get hot, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Brown chicken in the hot oil on each side (breast side and back side) for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove chicken from the pot and set it aside on a plate. Cancel Sauté function.
  • Pour chicken stock into the pot and scrape the bottom with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits.
  • Place a steamer rack trivet in the bottom of the pressure cooker pot, then place the whole chicken, breast side up, on top of the trivet.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 25 minutes. Allow about 6 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Let pressure release naturally according to manufacturer's instructions, 25 to 35 minutes. Unlock lid and remove.
  • Open the lid and carefully remove the chicken from the pressure cooker. Allow the chicken to rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 896.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 298.1 mg, Fat 63.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 74.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.8 g, Sodium 1180.4 mg

INSTANT POT® SALSA VERDE



Instant Pot® Salsa Verde image

Salsa verde made easy with the help of your multi-functional pressure cooker. Bottled sauce will never be the same again.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Salsa Recipes     Salsa Verde Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ¼ pounds tomatillos, husked and quartered
2 large jalapenos, halved lengthwise
1 medium onion, peeled and quartered
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup firmly packed fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine tomatillos, jalapenos, onion, water, and garlic in the inner pot of a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Blend until smooth using an immersion blender.
  • Transfer mixture to 2 pint-sized canning jars with lids. Refrigerate until cool and thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 7.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Fat 0.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 73.3 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

CHICKEN CHORIZO POSOLE



Chicken Chorizo Posole image

"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.

AVOCADO AND ROASTED TOMATILLO SALSA



Avocado and Roasted Tomatillo Salsa image

I have been making tomatillo and avocado salsa for years, but I usually simmer the tomatillos rather than roasting them. Roasting the tomatillos, chiles and garlic - toasting really, as I use a skillet for this, on top of the flame - produces a salsa with a delicious charred flavor. I learned something recently from the chef Iliana de la Vega, who demonstrated the recipe at the "Healthy Kitchens, Healthy Lives" conference in Napa Valley in March: she says, in no uncertain terms, that you should not add water to tomatillo salsas. Without the water, this is a more intense salsa with pleasing density.You can use it as a sauce to serve with chicken or fish, or as a dip with chips or other vegetables.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, lunch, sauces and gravies, appetizer

Time 25m

Yield About 2 cups, serving 6 to 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound tomatillos, husked
1 to 2 serrano chiles (to taste), stems removed
1 medium garlic clove, unpeeled
1 slice white or red onion
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, with stems
1 medium avocado
Salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place tomatillos in pan and toast until charred on 1 side, about 10 minutes for a medium or large tomatillo. The color in the middle should be fading from pale green to olive. Turn tomatillos over and continue to grill until charred on the other side, about 10 minutes, but not for so long that they burst. Transfer to a bowl and allow to cool.
  • Place chile(s), garlic clove and onion slice in skillet and toast, turning often, until chile is lightly charred and garlic is charred in spots and softened. The onion should be lightly colored on both sides but not charred black (that will make it bitter). Remove from heat. Peel the garlic and transfer, with the onion and chiles, to a blender. Add tomatillos and any liquid that may have accumulated in the bowl.
  • Add remaining ingredients to blender and blend until smooth. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 61, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 202 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams

PRESSURE COOKER SALSA VERDE CHICKEN



Pressure Cooker Salsa Verde Chicken image

This warming, satisfying stew takes about 30 minutes from start to finish, thanks to the pressure cooker, which makes quick work of braising chicken and melding flavors. Use your favorite jarred green salsa as a shortcut: The salsa mingles with the chicken juices to make a thick, tangy sauce that tastes like more than the sum of its parts. (Jarred salsas vary in heat levels, so be sure to taste yours first. Make the dish spicier by leaving some of the jalapeño seeds in.) Serve the chicken over rice or whole grains, which soak up the sauce, or use the chicken in tacos, burritos or enchiladas. You can also add one cup of frozen or fresh corn, or a drained 15-ounce can of black or pinto beans to the cooked chicken and simmer until just warmed through. Pass around toppings like crunchy pepitas, tortilla chips, crumbled queso fresco or avocado, to customize at will.

Provided by Sarah DiGregorio

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups jarred salsa verde
1 (4-ounce) can mild chopped green chiles
8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 scallions (green and white parts), thinly sliced
1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems finely chopped (about 1 heaping cup)
Kosher salt, to taste
Fresh lime juice, to taste
Any combination of cooked rice, tortillas, pepitas, queso fresco, diced avocado and crushed tortilla chips, for serving

Steps:

  • Add the chicken, salsa verde, canned chiles, chopped garlic, jalapeño, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin to a 6- to 8-quart electric pressure cooker; stir to combine. (Don't add salt yet, as many jarred salsas are high in sodium.) Close the lid and turn the pressure knob to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Turn off the pressure cooker and allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release the remaining pressure manually. Open the lid. If you would like to reduce the sauce, remove the chicken with a slotted spoon to a bowl and turn on the simmer function; let the sauce bubble for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to thicken. Add the chicken back into the pot if you have removed it. Use two forks to coarsely shred the chicken. Stir in the scallions and cilantro. Taste, and season with salt and lime juice.
  • Serve in bowls, alone or with rice, or in tortillas, with desired toppings.

Tips:

  • For a smoky flavor, roast the tomatillos and garlic before blending the salsa.
  • Use a variety of chiles to add different levels of heat to the salsa.
  • If you don't have a pressure cooker, you can simmer the chicken and hominy in a large pot over medium heat for about 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve the posole with your favorite toppings, such as shredded cabbage, radishes, cilantro, and lime wedges.
  • For a vegan version of this recipe, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth and omit the chicken.

Conclusion:

This pressure-cooked chicken posole is a delicious and easy-to-make weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, hominy, and flavorful broth is sure to please everyone at the table. The avocado-tomatillo salsa adds a fresh and tangy flavor that perfectly complements the posole. Whether you're serving it for a casual dinner or a special occasion, this pressure-cooked chicken posole is sure to be a hit.

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