Easy Healthy Pozole Verde Recipe | Authentic Mexican Chicken & Hominy Stew
Pozole Verde
Pozole Verde is a cherished Mexican stew bursting with history and flavor! Originating from pre-Columbian times, this "green pozole" swaps traditional pork for lean chicken and relies on a zesty blend of tomatillos, green chilies, and herbs.
It’s hearty yet light, brimming with hominy (nixtamalized corn), and loaded with fresh garnishes. Perfect for weeknights or celebrations, this healthy version keeps authenticity intact while cutting calories. Serve it piping hot with warm tortillas for soul-warming goodness!
Recommended Occasions: Weeknight dinners, Mexican holidays (Cinco de Mayo, Día de Muertos), Meal prep lunches, Cold-weather comfort meals.
Ingredients
For the Broth & Stew:
Green Sauce (Blended):
Garnishes:
Optional Ingredients
Instructions
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Sauté Aromatics:
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion until soft (5 min). Add garlic, cumin, and oregano; stir 1 min.
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Simmer Chicken:
Add chicken, broth, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 20 min.
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Blend Green Sauce:
While chicken cooks, blend tomatillos, poblanos, jalapeños, cilantro, spinach, and onion until smooth.
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Combine & Cook:
Remove chicken; shred. Return to pot. Add hominy and green sauce. Simmer uncovered 15 min (do not boil).
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Season & Serve:
Adjust salt/pepper. Ladle into bowls; top with garnishes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Saturated Fat 2g10%
- Cholesterol 85mg29%
- Sodium 480mg20%
- Potassium 650mg19%
- Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
- Dietary Fiber 7g29%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 25g50%
- Vitamin A 90 mcg
- Vitamin C 45 mg
- Calcium 60 mg
- Iron 3 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
- Vegetarian: Swap chicken for 2 cans chickpeas + veg broth.
- Time-Saver: Use rotisserie chicken; add shredded meat in the last 10 min.