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Chicken Posole from www.whatsgabycooking.com (@whatsgabycookin)
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Chicken Posole

The only kind of chicken soup that graces my kitchen is a majorly flavorful Chicken Posole! It’s beyond easy and puts your ordinary chicken noodle soup to shame.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex Mex, Southwestern
Servings: 4 people
Author: Gaby Dalkin

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
  • ½ teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 2 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon coriander
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup canned hominy drained and rinsed

Optional Toppings

  • Diced avocado
  • Lime wedges
  • 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, ½ 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.

Notes

Make sure you are using a skillet that has a well-fitting lid. This will keep your chicken from drying out while cooking through.

Nutrition

Calories: 253kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1208mg | Potassium: 708mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg