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pozole verde recipe

Pozole Verde Recipe

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A bright, herbaceous pozole verde recipe made with charred tomatillos, shredded chicken, and hominy, rich, comforting, and perfect for any night.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb tomatillos, husked and rinsed (For the Green Sauce)
  • 1 poblano pepper, halved and seeded
  • 1 jalapeño, halved (seeded for mild)
  • 1 medium white onion, quartered
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/2 cup raw pepitas (pumpkin seeds)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro (packed)
  • 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (for blending)
  • salt to taste
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 cups) (For the Pozole)
  • 2 cans (25 oz each) hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage (For the Toppings)
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 2 limes, cut into wedges
  • 1 tsp dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 cup crushed tostadas or tortilla chips

Method
 

  1. Preheat broiler to high. Arrange tomatillos, poblano, jalapeño, and onion cut-side-down on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 5 to 7 minutes until charred and blistered.
  2. Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add pepitas and stir constantly for 3 to 4 minutes until golden and lightly popping. Remove and set aside.
  3. Add charred vegetables, garlic, toasted pepitas, cilantro, oregano, and ½ cup broth to a blender. Blend until completely smooth. Season with salt.
  4. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Pour in the blended sauce and cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly darkened and reduced.
  5. Add remaining broth, hominy, and shredded chicken. Stir and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes. Adjust seasoning.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with cabbage, radishes, avocado, cilantro, lime juice, oregano, and crushed tostadas. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSodium: 820mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • Frying the verde sauce is essential for deep flavor, don’t skip it.
  • Charring vegetables adds smoky depth you won’t get otherwise.
  • Adjust spice by removing or keeping jalapeño seeds.
  • Toppings add texture, highly recommended for best experience.

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