Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 50 min
Total Time: 60 min
Ingredients
- 16 cups water
- 1 6 lb 14-oz can hominy (110-oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 rotisserie chicken
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 lb tomatillos
- 3-4 poblano chiles
- 1/4 of medium yellow onion
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 4 Tbsp chicken bouillon
- Salt to taste
Garnishes
- Cabbage, shredded
- Radishes, sliced
- Limes, cut in wedges
- Mexican sweet bread or tostadas
Pozole Verde is a beloved soup with deep roots in Mexican tradition, often enjoyed during celebrations and family gatherings. This easy 1-hour version brings the vibrant flavors of tomatillos, poblano chiles, and hominy together with the convenience of using rotisserie chicken. Hearty, comforting, and full of bold, green chile flavor, it’s perfect for feeding your family with less stress. Serve it hot with classic garnishes like cabbage, radishes, and lime, and enjoy with Mexican sweet bread or crispy tostadas for an authentic touch.
Health tip: Pozole is a good source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins – supporting energy, gut health, and keeping your immune system strong.
How to Make Chicken Pozole Verde
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the hominy and cook at a steady boil for 45 minutes.
- While the hominy is cooking, shred the rotisserie chicken and set aside.
- In a small pot, add 1/2 cup of water, tomatillos, and poblano chiles. Cover and steam over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until softened. Drain and set aside to use in the sauce.
- To make the sauce: Add tomatillos, poblano chiles, onion and cilantro into a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended sauce into the pot with the hominy, then add the shredded rotisserie chicken. Season with chicken bouillon powder and salt to taste. Stir well to combine.
- Serve hot, garnished with shredded cabbage and sliced radishes. Enjoy with a side of Mexican sweet bread or tostadas!
Tip: Boil hominy in chicken broth for more flavor.
(10 cups water + 6 cups chicken broth)