Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
This Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a hearty, flavorful Mexican stew made with tender chicken, hominy, and rich spices, perfect for cozy dinners any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cans (15 oz each) white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 can (15 oz) white enchilada sauce
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Thinly sliced radishes (optional, for garnish)
- Avocado slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add hominy, diced onion, minced garlic, white enchilada sauce, chicken broth, cumin, oregano, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove the chicken breasts and shred them with two forks, then return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir well.
- Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, radishes, and avocado slices as desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add chopped jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce before serving. This posole is delicious served with warm corn tortillas or tortilla chips.
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