Chicken Posole Chili

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Yes, there is Mexican food besides tacos and burritos. Try the taste of posole, a Mexican ingredient as authentic as pasta is in Italy.

Ready in: 45 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 6 cups chicken stock
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, crumbled
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (16 ounce) can hominy

Preparation method

Prep: 15 mins | Cook: 30 mins

1. In a blender or small food processor, combine the chiles with their juices and the sliced garlic. Pulse until smooth.

2. Combine remaining ingredients except hominy in a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven. Place Dutch oven over medium heat and bring liquids to a boil, then simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.

3. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken breasts from the pot. Shred with two forks and reserve.

4. Stir hominy and the chile-garlic mixture into the chili. Bring back to a boil, then simmer again for 15 minutes on low. Return chicken to skillet and heat through, then serve.