Description
Chicken Pozole Verde is a comforting Mexican soup that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. This delightful dish features tender chicken simmered with zesty tomatillos and a mix of aromatic spices, resulting in a flavorful experience perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, Chicken Pozole Verde is destined to become a beloved favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 6 medium fresh tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups chicken broth or water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the Ingredients: Wash tomatillos thoroughly, chop them, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- 2. Cook the Chicken: In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, then add chicken thighs and sear until golden brown.
- 3. Blend It Up: Blend chopped tomatillos with some water until smooth to create the verde sauce.
- 4. Combine and Season: Pour the blended tomatillo mixture into the pot with chicken; add enough broth or water to cover. Stir in cumin and oregano.
- 5. Let It Simmer: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- 6. Shred Chicken & Serve: Remove chicken from the pot, shred it with forks, return it to the pot, adjust seasoning with salt, and serve topped with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg