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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole
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4.50 from 71 votes

Slow Cooker Chicken Posole

Chicken and hominy are slow cooked in a seasoned, tomato based broth, then topped with fresh herbs and vegetables in this classic Mexican soup recipe.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 25 oz. can hominy, drained
  • 1 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes and green chilies
  • 1 10 oz. can green enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lime wedges
  • Sliced radishes
  • Diced avocado
  • Chopped onion or green onion
  • Diced tomato
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Cotija cheese
  • Hot sauce

Instructions

  • In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine the broth, hominy, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic and seasonings.
  • Add the uncooked chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred. Return the chicken to the slow cooker, along with the 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Season soup with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Serve with desired optional toppings.