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Bowl of Slow Cooker Chicken Posole topped with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, and radishes on a wooden table

Slow Cooker Chicken Posole

This Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a time-saving, easy chicken posole recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious chicken posole soup with hominy. Enjoy the rich, authentic flavors of this healthy slow cooker posole while you relax and let the slow cooker do the work.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bone-in skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 (25-ounce) can white hominy, drained
  • 2 (4-ounce) cans diced green chiles
  • 1 sweet onion, diced
  • 1 poblano pepper, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 medium tomatillos, diced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • For serving: Shredded cabbage, sliced radish, crumbled queso fresco, tortilla chips, lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Add the chicken thighs to the bottom of your 6-quart slow cooker.
  2. Pour in the chicken stock, and layer on the hominy, green chiles, onion, poblano pepper, garlic, cumin, and oregano. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  3. Cover with the lid, set the slow cooker to low, and cook for 6–8 hours.
  4. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the slow cooker and let it cool slightly. Discard the bones and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
  5. Stir the shredded chicken back into the slow cooker along with the tomatillos, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  6. Ladle the posole into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like cabbage, radish, queso fresco, tortilla chips, and lime wedges.