Description
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde is a vibrant and comforting dish that brings the essence of Mexican cuisine into your home. Tender boneless chicken thighs are slow-cooked with zesty tomatillos, garlic, and aromatic spices to create a bold, flavorful soup. Topped with fresh garnishes like cilantro and lime, this pozole is perfect for cozy gatherings or busy weeknights, allowing you to enjoy a delicious meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 pound tomatillos, husked and rinsed
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
Instructions
1. Rinse tomatillos under water to remove any sticky residue; chop them along with onion and garlic.
2. In a blender, combine tomatillos, garlic, onion, and half of the chicken broth; blend until smooth.
3. Place chicken thighs in the crockpot; pour blended sauce over them and add remaining broth. Stir gently without shredding the chicken.
4. Season with salt, pepper, cumin, or chili powder as desired.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until chicken is tender.
6. Shred the chicken inside the crockpot using two forks. Serve hot with fresh cilantro and lime wedges.
Notes
This crockpot pozole verde is perfect for meal prep and reheats well.
Garnish with chopped radishes, shredded cabbage, avocado slices, or tortilla strips for added texture and flavor.
You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs provide more flavor and stay tender longer.
To make it spicier, add a jalapeño or serrano pepper to the blender with the tomatillos.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: pozole verde, crockpot, Mexican chicken soup, slow cooker pozole, easy dinner