Best Easy Pozolillo Verde Recipe

A lighter, herbaceous green pozole with chicken and fresh green vegetables. This healthy, protein-rich soup from Guerrero offers a fresh, brothy alternative to traditional pozole for family dinners.

Cook 90 min Difficulty NORMAL 315 kcal
#high protein #diabetic friendly #mediterranean #family dinner
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • Chicken thighs, bone-in, skinless 2 lbs
  • Hominy, canned and drained 3 cups
  • Tomatillos, husked and quartered 8 pieces
  • Poblano peppers, seeded and chopped 2 pieces
  • Zucchini, diced 2 pieces
  • Green beans, trimmed and cut in 1-inch pieces 1 cup
  • Yellow onion, quartered 1 piece
  • Garlic cloves 4 cloves
  • Fresh spinach 1 cup
  • Fresh cilantro, loosely packed 1 cup
Seasonings/Sauce
  • Chicken broth 8 cups
  • Olive oil 2 tbsp
  • Salt 2 tsp
  • Black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 32 g 41%
Protein 25 g 32%
Fat 9 g 26%
Serving size 400g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and brown lightly on both sides for 5–6 minutes.

  2. 2

    Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Skim any foam, lower heat to maintain a gentle simmer, and cook covered for 35 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  3. 3

    While the chicken cooks, blend tomatillos, poblanos, onion, garlic, spinach, and cilantro with 1 cup of the hot broth until smooth. Work in batches if needed.

  4. 4

    Remove chicken from the broth. Shred the meat with two forks and discard the bones.

  5. 5

    Return the broth to a low simmer. Add the tomatillo-herb purée, hominy, green beans, and zucchini, and simmer for 15 minutes until vegetables are tender but still bright.

  6. 6

    Return shredded chicken to the pot. Season with salt and black pepper, simmer gently for 5 more minutes. Adjust seasoning and serve hot, garnishing as desired.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Best Easy Pozolillo Verde Recipe?
The defining ingredient of Pozolillo Verde is hominy, which gives the soup its classic texture and heartiness. Also essential are fresh green vegetables and herbs, especially tomatillos, poblanos, spinach, and cilantro, which create the soup’s unique green color and fresh, herbaceous flavor.
Q. How do you control the heat for the most flavorful chicken in this pozole?
Start by browning the chicken over medium heat to develop flavor and then simmer it gently in the broth. Keeping the broth at a gentle simmer (not a rolling boil) ensures the chicken stays moist and tender instead of becoming tough or dry.
Q. How can I keep the vegetables in the pozolillo from overcooking?
To maintain a vibrant color and crisp-tender texture, add zucchini and green beans during the final 15 minutes of simmering. Avoid overcooking by checking tenderness with a fork and immediately serving once the vegetables are just done.
Q. What is the nutrition content per serving of this Pozolillo Verde?
Each serving provides about 315 kcal, with 32g carbohydrates (41% of calories), 25g protein (32%), and 9g fat (26%). This makes it a protein-rich, balanced choice for a lighter meal.
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