Chicken Posole
This rustic and flavorful Chicken Posole Soup is a comforting dish that is perfect for colder days or when you need a warm and hearty meal. With tender chicken, aromatic herbs, and spices melding together in a rich broth, this soup is a true hug in a bowl. Topped with an array of fresh and zesty garnishes, it's a delicious and satisfying meal that will surely become a family favorite.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
- 2 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 cup canned hominy, drained and rinsed
- Diced avocado
- Lime wedges
- Diced red, white, or yellow onion
- Radishes, small dice
- Halved cherry tomatoes
- Chopped cilantro
- Crumbled cotija cheese
- Slivered Scallions
- Crema
- Tortilla Chips to serve on the side and scoop up anything in the bowl
Instructions
- Transfer the chicken breasts onto a large cutting board and carefully slice them in half so you have thinly sliced pieces. Sprinkle them on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breast in a single layer and sear for 1 minute on both sides until golden brown. Turn the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook for 12 minutes more, flipping the chicken halfway to fully cook. Once cooked, set the chicken aside.
- Add the chicken broth to a medium Dutch oven and bring it to a rapid simmer. Once simmering, add the bay leaf, thyme, oregano, garlic, cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt, chili powder, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Using 2 forks, shred the chicken into small pieces. Add the chicken and drained hominy to the Dutch oven. Raise the heat to medium to warm everything through. Taste and add more salt or other seasonings if needed. Discard the bay leaf.
- Serve the soup in individual bowls with any of the desired toppings.
Nutrition
- Calories: 253 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 16 g
- Protein Content: 31 g
- Fat Content: 6 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.01 g
- Cholesterol Content: 80 mg
- Sodium Content: 1208 mg
- Fiber Content: 2 g
- Sugar Content: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 3 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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