Cozy Spoonfuls Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
Warm, flavorful, and hearty, this Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a comforting Mexican-inspired soup filled with shredded chicken, hominy, and a mildly spicy broth. A perfect set-it-and-forget-it meal for cozy evenings.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Ladle
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp chili powder or more to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
- 1 can diced green chiles 4 oz can
- 1 can white hominy drained and rinsed, 25 oz
For Serving
- shredded cabbage
- radishes thinly sliced
- lime wedges
- fresh cilantro chopped
- tortilla chips optional
Instructions
- Add chicken thighs, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, chili powder, chicken broth, green chiles, and hominy to a slow cooker.
- Stir to combine. Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the slow cooker. Stir well to combine.
- Ladle the posole into bowls and top with your choice of shredded cabbage, sliced radishes, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.
Notes
This dish gets even better the next day. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for later enjoyment.