Slow Cooker Chicken Posole Chili

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About this recipe

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This slow cooker chicken posole chili recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for chilly nights. Made with tender chicken, hominy, and a blend of spices, this chili is packed with delicious Mexican flavors. The slow cooker method allows the flavors to meld together and the chicken to become incredibly tender. Serve it with your favorite toppings such as avocado, cilantro, and lime for a satisfying and comforting meal.

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slow cooker chicken posole chili recipe details

Slow cooker chicken posole chili recipe, recipe Rating: 4.6
Number of votes:115

This traditional Mexican classic gets the slow cooker treatment.
Ready in: 8 hours 15 mins

Ingredients

Serves: 4

• 1 (4 ounce) can green chiles
• 1 clove garlic, sliced
• 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 yellow onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 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: 8 hours

1. In a blender or small food processor, combine the chiles with their juices and the sliced garlic. Pulse until smooth. Reserve in refrigerator.
2. Combine remaining ingredients except hominy in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 7 hours.
3. Using a slotted spoon, remove chicken breasts from the slow cooker. Shred with two forks and return to the pot. Add hominy and the reserved chile-garlic mixture, stir to combine, and cook for another hour.Alternate Method

Cook chili on HIGH for 4 hours, shredding chicken and adding hominy after 3 1/2 hours.