Chicken Chorizo Posole
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 40 min. Cook: 40 min.
YIELD: 9 servings (about 2 qt.)
“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
Ingredients
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1 pound tomatillos, husked and cut in half
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1 large onion, quartered
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2 jalapeno peppers, halved and seeded
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4 garlic cloves, peeled
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4 cups water
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1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
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1 whole garlic bulb, loose paper removed, cut in half crosswise
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5 whole cloves
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2 bay leaves
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2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
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1 pound uncooked chorizo or bulk spicy pork sausage
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2 cans (15 ounces each) hominy, rinsed and drained
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3 teaspoons lime juice, divided
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
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1 cup minced fresh cilantro, divided
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SALSA:
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1 medium mango, peeled and cubed
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1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
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5 radishes, chopped
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GARNISH:
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6 cups tortilla chips
Directions
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1.
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.
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2.
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.
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3.
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.
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4.
For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the mango, avocado, radishes and remaining cilantro, lime juice and salt. Serve with soup. Garnish with chips.
Nutrition Facts
1 cup posole with 1/3 cup salsa and 2/3 cup chips: 430 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1292mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.
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