Description
Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a rich and flavorful Mexican-inspired stew made with tender shredded chicken, hominy, and a savory broth spiced with chili and garlic. This comforting dish is perfect for chilly nights and gets better the longer it simmers. Customize it with your favorite toppings for a warming, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 (25 oz) can white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chilies
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (optional)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
- For garnish (optional): shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, tortilla strips
Instructions
- Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker: Place chicken, hominy, onion, garlic, green chilies, chili powder, cumin, oregano, paprika, and chicken broth into the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or on high for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Add lime juice if using.
- Adjust Seasoning: Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Ladle the posole into bowls and top with your favorite garnishes such as shredded cabbage, radishes, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla strips. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
Notes
- This dish can also be made with pork shoulder instead of chicken for a more traditional version.
- For a spicier version, add chipotle peppers in adobo or use a spicier chili powder.
- Leftovers keep well and can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup, Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg