Chicken Posole or Pozole soup, what's the difference? Personally, I think the flavor is what really matters, but I usually go with "Posole"! If you haven't tried it before, Posole is a delicious soup/stew made with hominy and lots of yummy spices. This chicken posole soup recipe uses canned hominy to make a quick and flavorful dish.

I did google what's the difference between posole and pozole and here's the result I got "There's really no big difference between pozole and posole, except a letter. In Mexico, where the brothy, chile-spiked soup originated, it's often spelled with a "z"; near the border and beyond, it's often spelled with an "s." It just depends where you are, and who taught you to cook it."

This chicken Posole soup recipe is packed with flavor and will have you coming back for more with every bite. We love to add our favorite toppings to the soup. This time, we went with cilantro and radish because they were what we had on hand. The radish gave it a nice kick and crunch. It's also delicious with avocados and green onions. Personally, my top choice is always cilantro, but if you're not a fan, you can swap it out for flat-leaf parsley.

How to make this Chicken Posole (Pozole) recipe

First, start by sautéing the chicken breast and letting it slowly roast for a couple of hours. If you've got some leftover cooked chicken or picked up a rotisserie chicken at the grocery store (they're so tasty, right?), feel free to skip this step. Then, mix together the spices: cumin, chicken bouillon, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and chili powder

Sprinkle one or two tablespoons of the spice mix and massage it onto the chicken breast. Then, warm up a tablespoon of olive oil in a sauté pan and pan-sear the chicken breast. (If you're using leftover cooked or rotisserie chicken, you can skip this step.)

Once the chicken is nicely seared on both sides, transfer it to a casserole dish. Next, pour in ½ cup of water into the saute pan to capture all those delicious spices. Then, pour the water and spices over the chicken in the casserole dish. We use water instead of oil to enhance the flavors and cut down on calories. It's a simple way to make the dish healthier without compromising on taste. Also, you can use chicken thighs instead of chicken breasts if you prefer. We opt for skinless chicken breasts to keep the dish lower in calories.

Cover the casserole dish with foil and pop it in a 350-degree oven. Let the chicken breast bake for 2 hours. Once it's done, allow the chicken to cool down, and then use a fork to shred it. The chicken will practically fall apart! If you're using leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken, just chop or shred it to get it ready for the soup..

Making the Soup/Stew

Start by sautéing the onion in some delicious olive oil until it becomes soft. Then, add the rest of the spices and sauté for a minute to release their wonderful aroma. Next, pour in the chicken broth and 2 cups of water, and bring everything to a nice, gentle boil. Once that's done, add the shredded chicken (or some yummy leftover/rotisserie chicken that's been shredded or chopped), bring it back to a boil, and then let it simmer for at least 30 minutes.

Add the chilies and hominy to the broth and chicken. Let the Chicken Posole simmer for an extra 30 minutes.

Don't forget to top your Chicken Posole (Pozole) soup with your favorite condiment!

Enjoy!!!

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