Pozole Recipe1

Pozole Recipe

This comforting pozole recipe is a classic Mexican soup made with tender shredded chicken, hominy, and warm spices simmered slowly for deep, satisfying flavor. Whether you are searching for an easy pozole recipe, an authentic pozole recipe, or a hearty chicken pozole recipe, this version delivers rich taste with simple ingredients. It can also be adapted into green pozole recipe, red pozole recipe, or even vegetarian pozole recipe variations, making it a flexible dish for family dinners, holidays, or cozy weekends. Explore similar recipes like Pozole Recipe for any occasion.

Pozole Recipe2
Pozole Recipe2

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 2½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2½ quarts chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder, adjust to taste
  • 2 teaspoons salt, adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano, crumbled
  • 3 cups white hominy, rinsed and drained
  • 10 tostada shells for serving
  • Optional garnishes: sliced radishes, shredded lettuce or cabbage, chopped onion, fresh cilantro, lime wedges

Directions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large deep pot or skillet over medium-high heat and add the chicken breasts.
  • Cook the chicken for about 18–20 minutes, turning occasionally, until fully cooked and no longer pink inside, then remove from the pot and allow to cool.
  • Once cooled, shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, then add the chopped onion and minced garlic.
  • Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onion becomes soft and translucent.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the pot and pour in the chicken broth and water.
  • Add chili powder, salt, and dried oregano, stirring well so the spices dissolve evenly into the broth.
  • Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer gently for about 90 minutes to develop deep flavor.
  • Stir in the hominy and continue cooking uncovered for another 15 minutes until the hominy is tender and heated through.
  • Taste the pozole and adjust seasoning with more salt or chili powder if needed.
  • Serve hot in bowls with tostada shells and your choice of traditional garnishes.
Pozole Recipe
Pozole Recipe

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 10