Best 4 Pozole Verde Con Pollo Recipes

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Pozole verde con pollo is a traditional Mexican soup that is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Originating from the state of Jalisco, this flavorful dish combines the richness of chicken with the tangy and aromatic flavors of green chili peppers, tomatillos, and a variety of herbs and spices. Served with a side of traditional accompaniments such as shredded cabbage, diced radishes, and lime wedges, pozole verde con pollo makes for a hearty and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

POZOLE VERDE CON POLLO (GREEN CHICKEN-AND-HOMINY STEW)



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My pozole verde uses green chiles, cilantro, scallion and tomatillos to build a bright and flavorful green broth for this rich chicken stew. To create a velvety texture and depth of flavor, I add pepitas (green pumpkin seeds) before blending the base to thicken it. Using shredded rotisserie chicken cuts down on cooking time, making this stew perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons bacon fat, lard or olive oil
2 large poblano chiles (367 grams), stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
3 large jalapenos (80 grams), stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
1 large bunch scallions (187 grams), roughly chopped, green and white parts kept separate
1/2 cup pepitas (65 grams)
4 cloves garlic, lightly crushed
3 tablespoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (24 grams) or 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Morton kosher salt
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon allspice berries
7 medium tomatillos (500 grams), husked, rinsed and roughly chopped
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
Two 15-ounce cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
1 medium bunch cilantro (50 grams), roughly chopped
1/2 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded, meat shredded (about 2 cups total)
Sliced onion, sliced radish, sliced avocado, crushed chicharrones, chopped fresh oregano and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the bacon fat in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add the poblanos, jalapenos, scallion whites, pepitas, garlic, salt, cumin, coriander and allspice. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are just tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatillos and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and begin to brown, 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Working in batches, transfer some of the vegetable mixture to a blender, add some of the chicken broth and puree. Transfer the pureed mixture to a large bowl and continue until all the vegetables and broth have been blended. Return the mixture to the pot and add the hominy. Place over high heat, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the flavors come together, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the cilantro, scallion greens and 2 cups of water in the blender (you don't
  • need to rinse it out!) and puree until completely smooth.
  • Add the chicken and the cilantro puree to the stew, remove it from the heat and stir to combine. Let sit until the chicken is heated through. Serve the pozole with sliced onion, sliced radish, sliced avocado, crushed chicharrones, oregano and lime wedges.

POZOLE VERDE DE POLLO (GREEN MEXICAN HOMINY AND CHICKEN SOUP)



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A green Mexican style chicken soup with hominy (a large corn kernel) in a tasty tomatillo and chili chicken broth!

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons cumin, toasted and ground
6 cups chicken broth
2 cups hominy, soaked in cold water overnight
3 pounds chicken (whole or legs, thighs, etc.)
2 teaspoons oregano
1 pound tomatillos
2 jalapenos, cut in half, seeds removed
2 poblano chilies, cut in half, seeds removed
1/2 cup cilantro, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice (~1 lime)
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a large sauce pan over medium-high heat, add the onion and cook until tender, about 3-5 minutes, before adding the garlic and cumin and cooking until fragrant, about a minute.
  • Add the broth, chicken, oregano and hominy, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the hominy is tender but still has that al-dente chewiness, about 2 hours.
  • Meanwhile, roast the tomatillos, jalapenos and poblanos in under the broiler, in a cast iron pan over high heat or in the direct flames of a gas stove until they are lightly charred black before pureeing them along with the cilantro in a blender with some of the broth from the soup and mixing it back into the soup.
  • Remove the chicken from the soup, let cool until you can handle it, shred the meat and mix it back into the soup.
  • Mix in the lime juice and season with salt and pepper before enjoying!

Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Facts Calories 235, Fat 6.5g (Saturated 1.3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 65mg, Sodium 716mg, Carbs 13g (Fiber 2.9g, Sugars 2.3g), Protein 30g Nutrition by

ENCHILADAS VERDES CON POLLO AS MADE BY CUCO RECIPE BY TASTY



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Recording artist Cuco teams up with Tasty to make his favorite recipe: Enchiladas Verdes Con Pollo. If you like your enchiladas spicy, increase the number of serrano peppers.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb medium tomatillo, husks removed
½ medium white onion, halved
1 serrano pepper, stemmed
3 cloves garlic
water, as needed
½ bunch fresh cilantro, leaves and soft stems roughly chopped, plus more leaves for garnish - about 1 cup (40 G)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
½ cup low sodium chicken stock
¼ cup vegetable oil, divided
12 thick slices corn tortilla
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
5 oz queso fresco, crumbled
¼ medium white onion, finely chopped, for garnish
2 tablespoons mexican crema, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add the tomatillos, onion, serrano peppers, and garlic to a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to just cover. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the vegetables are very tender and the tomatillos have changed color, 8-10 minutes.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked vegetables to a blender and discard the cooking liquid. Purée the vegetables until broken down. Add the chopped cilantro, salt, and chicken stock. Blend the salsa until smooth. It should be speckled and thick.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the salsa verde to the pan. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to maintain a strong simmer. Cook until the salsa deepens in color and thickens slightly, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Pour the salsa into a medium bowl and set aside. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel.
  • Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in the same pan over medium-high heat. Working 2 at a time, fry the tortillas for 1 minute per side, until starting to brown but not completely fried. They should be crisp around the edges but still pliable enough to roll. Transfer the tortillas to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain.
  • Set a rack in the center of the oven and turn on the broiler.
  • Spread ½ cup of the salsa verde over the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish.
  • Assemble the enchiladas: Dip a tortilla in the remaining salsa verde so both sides are coated. Place the tortilla on a flat surface and add about 4 tablespoons of shredded chicken to the center. Roll tightly. Place the filled tortilla, seam-side down, in the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
  • Pour any remaining salsa over the top of the enchiladas, then sprinkle with the queso fresco.
  • Broil the enchiladas until the cheese is just melted, 2-4 minutes.
  • Serve the enchiladas warm with the diced onion, Mexican crema, and cilantro leaves for topping
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 27 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 27 grams, Sugar 6 grams

POZOLE VERDE CON HONGOS



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This vegetarian pozole relies on meaty mushrooms and hearty hominy to become a filling, soul-nourishing meal-in-a-bowl.

Provided by Pati Jinich

Categories     Dinner     Soup/Stew     Tomatillo     Garlic     Poblano     Chile Pepper     Cilantro     Parsley     Onion     Mushroom     Pepper     Hominy/Cornmeal/Masa     Radish     Lime     Vegetarian     Vegan     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Soy Free     Dairy Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1¼ lb. tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed
2 garlic cloves
3 poblano chiles, halved, seeds removed, coarsely chopped
1 serrano chile, coarsely chopped (optional)
1 cup salted, roasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 cup chopped cilantro, plus more for serving
1 cup chopped parsley, plus more for serving
3 Tbsp. chopped white onion, plus more for serving
6 cups low-sodium vegetable broth, divided
1½ tsp. kosher salt, divided, plus more
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
2 lb. mixed mushrooms (such as white button and crimini), thinly sliced
½ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
3 cups cooked hominy or giant corn (see Cook's Note below) or two 15-oz. cans hominy, drained
2-3 radishes, trimmed, halved, thinly sliced crosswise
Lime wedges and dried oregano (for serving)

Steps:

  • Combine tomatillos and garlic in a medium saucepan, pour in water to cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tomatillos are mushy and soft but not falling apart, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer tomatillos, garlic, and 1 cup cooking liquid to a blender. Add poblano chiles, serrano chile (if using), pumpkin seeds, 1 cup cilantro, 1 cup parsley, 3 Tbsp. white onion, 1 cup broth, and 1 tsp. salt. Purée until smooth; set aside. (Work in batches if needed, or blend directly in saucepan with an immersion blender if you have one.)
  • Heat oil in a large pot over high. Once it's hot, but not smoking, add mushrooms and sprinkle pepper and remaining ½ tsp. salt over; toss to combine. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release all of their liquid and it evaporates and edges of mushrooms begin to brown, 8-10 minutes.
  • Pour tomatillo purée into pot, reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring occasionally, until purée thickens and darkens in color, about 10 minutes.
  • Add hominy and remaining 5 cups broth to pot, stir to combine, and cook until flavors have come together, 12-15 minutes. Taste and season pozole with more salt if needed.
  • Serve pozole verde with radishes, lime wedges, dried oregano, more white onion, cilantro, and parsley alongside so guests can top their bowl as desired.
  • Cook's Note: To cook dried hominy: Place 1 cup hominy in a small bowl and pour in water to cover. Let soak 2-12 hours. Drain, place in a pot, and cover with a generous amount of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and partially cover. Simmer until top of each hominy blooms and opens up from the top, 2½-3 hours. Season with kosher salt.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken. For the best flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or breasts.
  • Use fresh vegetables. Fresh vegetables will give your pozole verde the best flavor. If you can't find fresh vegetables, you can use frozen vegetables, but be sure to thaw them before using.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 10-12 minutes per side.
  • Use a good quality broth. The broth is the base of your pozole verde, so it's important to use a good quality broth. You can use chicken broth, vegetable broth, or a combination of the two.
  • Season to taste. Pozole verde should be flavorful but not too spicy. Season the soup to taste with salt, pepper, and cumin.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings. Pozole verde is traditionally served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cabbage, diced avocado, sour cream, and lime wedges.

Conclusion:

Pozole verde is a delicious and versatile soup that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and it's also a healthy and affordable meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give pozole verde a try. You won't be disappointed!

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