Ingredients for Chicken Posole
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- diced avocado (for garnish)
- Radish (not present in recipe ingredients or garnishes)
- crumbled tortilla chips (for garnish)
- shredded lettuce (for garnish)
- chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- lime wedges (for garnish)
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How to Make Chicken Posole
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a 5-quart saucepan over medium heat.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped.
- Cook until translucent, about 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon chili powder; and 1 teaspoon dried oregano.
- Cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute, until fragrant and evenly distributed.
- Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 (15-ounce) can of hominy, drained and rinsed.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce heat to low, simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Stir in 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (from a rotisserie chicken or leftover turkey).
- Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to heat through completely.
- To serve, ladle the posole into bowls. Garnish with your favorite toppings, such as shredded lettuce, diced avocado, chopped cilantro, lime wedges, and crumbled tortilla chips.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
30 g
Sugar
27g
Fat
15g
Carbs
13g
