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Green Chile Chicken Pozole

Tender chicken and hominy simmered with tomatillos, green chiles, and cabbage for a hearty pozole-style lunch.

Green Chile Chicken PozoleGenerative AI
Calories
590
Protein
42g
Carbs
58g
Fat
19g

Per serving

Ingredients

For 4 servings · 47 min total

4
  • Boneless skinless chicken thighs20 oz
  • White hominy2 can
  • Tomatillos2 lb
  • Yellow onion1/2
  • Garlic4 clove
  • Jalapeño1
  • Green cabbage2 cup
  • Cilantro1/2 bunch
  • Lime2
  • Chicken broth5 cup
  • Ground cumin1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1Blend the tomatillos, onion, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, and lime juice until mostly smooth.
  2. 2Place the chicken, blended sauce, broth, cumin, and salt in a pot and bring to a gentle simmer.
  3. 3Cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked, then shred it in the pot.
  4. 4Stir in the hominy and cabbage and simmer until hot and slightly softened.
  5. 5Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

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