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Green Posole with Chicken

This vibrant green chicken pozole is a simplified take on the traditional Mexican favourite, offering a bright and zesty flavour profile that is perfect for any season. By using shop-bought salsa verde and a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, you can achieve a deeply savoury, complex broth in a fraction of the usual time. The star of the dish is the hominy, which provides a satisfyingly chewy texture and a subtle hint of toasted maize that pairs beautifully with the tangy tomatillo base.

As a high-protein meal, this soup is both nourishing and remarkably filling, making it an excellent choice for a healthy family dinner. The interactive element of the fresh garnishes—ranging from crunchy radishes and cooling avocado to crisp tortilla strips—allows everyone at the table to customise their bowl to their own taste. Serve it as a stand-alone main dish for a light yet comforting weekday supper.

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Ingredients for Green Posole with Chicken

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 240ml )

  • 240ml bottled green salsa or 1 recipe Mexican Tomatillo Salsa

  • 950ml canned chicken broth or Chicken Stock

  • 1 rotisserie chicken, skin and bones discarded and meat shredded

  • Two 425g cans white hominy, rinsed and drained Kosher salt and freshly milled black pepper

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over high heat until hot. Reduce the heat to medium, add the onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the salsa and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes.

Add the chicken broth and simmer, partially covered, for 10 minutes. Add the chicken and hominy and simmer until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. To serve, ladle into bowls and let everyone garnish their own portion.

Finely chopped onion, chopped avocado,slivered radishes, chopped cucumbers, shredded napa cabbage, and tortilla crisps.

Disclaimer

While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 29 Jan 2026 | Originally published

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