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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Recipe: Authentic Mexican Comfort Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Posole in white bowl topped with cilantro radishes and lime wedges
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Authentic and flavorful Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a traditional Mexican soup with tender chicken, hominy, and rich broth infused with Mexican spices. Perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 (29 oz) can white hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (10 oz) can red enchilada sauce
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Lime wedges (for serving)
  • Fresh cilantro, chopped (for serving)
  • Diced onion (for serving)
  • Sliced radishes (for serving)
  • Avocado, diced (for serving)
  • Tortilla strips (for serving)
  • Hot sauce (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken in the bottom of a 6-quart slow cooker. If using very thick chicken breasts (over 1 inch), cut them in half horizontally for even cooking.
  2. Add the drained hominy, undrained diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, diced onion, and minced garlic on top of the chicken. Spread evenly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
  4. Add the bay leaf to the slow cooker, tucking it into the liquid so it releases its flavor.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and reaches 165°F internal temperature. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  6. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks. If chicken is tough, return to slow cooker for 30 more minutes.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until chicken absorbs broth and takes on a rich color.
  8. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.
  9. Ladle the posole into bowls and serve with your choice of toppings including lime wedges, cilantro, onion, radishes, avocado, tortilla strips, and hot sauce.

Notes

  • Chicken thighs stay more moist during long cooking but breasts work well too. For richer flavor, brown chicken in a skillet before adding to slow cooker.
  • For spicier posole, add diced jalapeño or use hot enchilada sauce. Substitute green enchilada sauce and tomatillos for green posole.
  • Hominy is dried corn treated with lime, giving it a unique puffy texture. Find it canned in the international or canned vegetable aisle. Rinsing removes excess sodium.
  • Flavors develop overnight, so leftovers taste even better the next day.

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