Description
Crockpot Mexican Chicken Pozole Verde is a hearty, flavorful soup brimming with tender chicken and zesty tomatillos. Perfect for gatherings, this easy recipe delivers authentic taste with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 tomatillos, husked and chopped
- 1 can (4 oz) green chiles
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for serving)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Juice of 2 limes
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and chop the veggies.
- Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to the crockpot; add tomatillos, onion, garlic, green chiles, spices, and broth. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks; stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning.
- Serve hot with toppings like avocado slices, radishes, and crispy tortilla strips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg