Best 3 Quick And Easy Chicken Pozole Recipes

Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup or stew made with hominy, a type of large-kernel corn that has been treated with an alkali solution to remove the hull and germ. There are many different regional variations of pozole, but it is typically made with a broth of pork or chicken, hominy, and various spices and vegetables. Pozole can be served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced radishes, avocado, lime wedges, and chili peppers. In this article, we will introduce three delicious and easy pozole recipes:

* **Classic Chicken Pozole:** This recipe is a classic for a reason. It features tender chicken, hominy, and a flavorful broth made with guajillo and ancho chiles.
* **Green Chicken Pozole:** This pozole gets its vibrant green color from tomatillos and green chiles. It is a lighter and more refreshing version of the classic dish.
* **Pozole Rojo:** This pozole is made with a rich and spicy red broth made with dried ancho and guajillo chiles. It is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day.

All three of these pozole recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So grab your ingredients and let's get cooking!

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

RED CHICKEN POZOLE

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Chicken Pozole is a hearty and healthy soup full of traditional Mexican flavors, with tender chicken, hominy and a red chile broth.

Provided by Kristin Maxwell

Categories Dinner

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Olive oil
1 medium onion (diced)
1 tablespoon minced garlic (about 5-6 cloves)
4 cups shredded cooked chicken (like from a rotisserie)
2 25- ounce cans hominy (drained)
64 ounces chicken stock
1 15 ounce can enchilada sauce
2 teaspoons Caldo de Tomat (tomato bouillon )
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Sliced radishes (green cabbage, cilantro, limes)

Steps:

In a large soup pot, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until beginning to soften. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds, then stir in oregeno, cumin and Caldo de tomat. Cook, stirring often, for one minute.
Add the hominy and the chicken to the pot. Stir to coat and cook for a couple of minutes to flavor the chicken and hominy.
Pour in enchilada sauce and chicken stock. Stir to combine, then turn heat up to medium-high bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for at least 20 minutes or up to 2 hours.
Serve hot with garnishes like sliced radishes, chopped green cabbage, cilantro, lime wedges and tortilla chips.
Store in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for 3-4 months.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 1/2 cups, Calories 315 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 59 mg, Sodium 1330 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 10 g, UnsaturatedFat 7 g

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

Ingredients

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.

QUICK POSOLE

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this usually takes hours to prepare but this is the quick easy version. serve this with sour cream, salsa, rice, chopped onions, grated cheese- whatever you like this can also be made with ground chicken or turkey for lighter fare

Provided by chia2160

Categories Stew

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 lb ground pork
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 1/3 tablespoons cumin
2 tablespoons flour
4 cups chicken broth
2 cans hominy, drained and rinsed with cold water
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1/2 cup basil or 1/2 cup parsley, to taste
salt and pepper

Steps:

heat oil in a deep large skillet.
add pork, onions, garlic and cumin, stir, cook until browned.
add flour, cook 2 minutes, stirring.
add broth, and hominy, stirring until well blended, lower to simmer, cook 20 minutes uncovered, until thickened.
stir in cilantro and jalapeno, simmer for a few more minutes.
season to taste with salt& pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 582.1, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 11.4, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 1092.3, Carbohydrate 26, Fiber 4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 27

Tips:

To make the chicken pozole more flavorful, use a combination of chicken broth and water to cook the chicken. You can also add a bay leaf, some cumin, and some oregano to the pot while the chicken is cooking.
If you don't have hominy, you can substitute canned corn or frozen corn kernels. Just be sure to drain the corn before adding it to the pozole.
To make the pozole more spicy, add a diced jalapeño pepper or some cayenne pepper to the pot. You can also serve the pozole with a dollop of sour cream or salsa on top.
For a vegetarian version of the pozole, omit the chicken and add more vegetables, such as bell peppers, carrots, or zucchini.

Conclusion:

Chicken pozole is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its combination of flavors and textures, this soup is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken pozole a try.