Chicken Chorizo Posole Recipe

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“I first tasted posole while visiting a friend in Santa Fe. It was a revelation! I have since been experimenting with many versions, and this one has become a much-loved tradition for my family. The leftovers are fantastic!"—Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia

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Chicken Chorizo Posole Recipe

Prep: 40 min. Cook: 40 min.

Yield: 9 Servings

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Ingredients

1 pound tomatillos, husks removed, cut in half
1 large onion, quartered
2 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 cups water
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 whole garlic bulb, loose paper removed, cut in half
5 whole cloves
2 bay leaves
2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
SALSA:
1 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
1 medium ripe California Avocado, peeled and cubed
5 radishes, chopped
GARNISH:
6 cups tortilla chips

Directions

Place the tomatillos, onion, jalapenos and garlic cloves on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 425° for 25-30 minutes or until tomatillos are tender. Cool slightly. Transfer to a food processor; cover and process until blended.
In a Dutch oven, bring the water, broth, garlic bulb, cloves and bay leaves to a boil. Reduce heat; add chicken breasts and poach, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until no longer pink.
Remove chicken from broth and shred. Strain broth, discarding seasonings. Crumble chorizo into Dutch oven; cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until fully cooked. Drain. Return broth to Dutch oven. Stir in the hominy, 2 teaspoons lime juice, oregano, cumin, 1/4 teaspoon salt, tomatillo mixture and shredded chicken; heat through. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro.
For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, radishes and remaining cilantro, lime juice and salt. Serve with soup. Garnish with chips. Yield: 9 servings.

Editor's Note: Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup posole with 1/3 cup salsa and 2/3 cup chips equals 430 calories, 23 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 65 mg cholesterol, 1,292 mg sodium, 32 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 22 g protein.

Originally published as Chicken Chorizo Posole in Taste of Home April/May 2011, p81

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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2011 by labelle00

I am in a veggie co-op and had all the produce so I thought I would try it out. So full of flavor and my 3 year old ate it too! Passing this one along to friends!

Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2011 by marsharai

This was fantastic!! My husband and I both loved it!!

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