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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole

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Slow Cooker Chicken Posole is a hearty Mexican-inspired stew made with tender chicken, hominy, and savory broth simmered to perfection. Finished with fresh toppings like cilantro, radish, and lime, it’s a comforting, customizable meal that’s as easy as it is flavorful.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken breasts or thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (plain or with green chiles)
  • 1 cup red enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Optional: red pepper flakes or cayenne for heat
  • For serving: chopped cilantro, shredded cabbage or lettuce, sliced radishes, diced avocado, lime wedges, chopped onion, cotija or queso fresco

Instructions

  1. Place chicken, chicken broth, hominy, diced tomatoes, enchilada sauce, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, oregano, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
  2. Stir to combine ingredients evenly.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or on high for about 4 hours, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  4. Remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it using two forks.
  5. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to mix well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. For stronger flavor, let it simmer an additional 15–30 minutes.
  7. Serve hot in bowls and top with cilantro, cabbage, radishes, avocado, lime juice, onion, and cheese as desired.

Notes

For extra depth of flavor, brown the chicken in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker.Use mild enchilada sauce for a gentle flavor or spicy for more heat.Make a green version by substituting tomatillos and green chiles for tomatoes and red sauce.For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with beans or extra vegetables and use vegetable broth.Store leftovers up to 4–5 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.

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