Instant Pot Chicken Posole

Posole, or pozole, is a delicious Mexican stew made with chunks of pork or chicken and hominy. Our Chicken Posole recipe made in the Instant Pot is perfect for creating a rich and flavorful dish in a fraction of the time it takes to make a traditional version!

Course Dinner, Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Instant Pot, mexican stew, One Pot Meal, posole, pozole

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 45 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings servings

Calories 209kcal

Equipment

Pressure Cooker OR
Crock Pot

Ingredients

1 lb. tomatillos, husks removed, rinsed and coarsely chopped (can substitute salsa verde/green salsa)
2 poblano chiles, seeded and finely chopped (can substitute 1 jalapeno pepper)
juice of 1 lime
4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 can (25 oz) hominy, drained and rinsed
4 cups chicken broth

Instructions

Combine tomatillos (or jarred salsa), poblano pepper, lime juice, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Set aside.
Select SAUTE function on Instant Pot. Add olive oil, chicken, onion, salt and pepper, oregano, and cumin; cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatillo mixture, hominy, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Close and lock the lid. Select Manual, HIGH Pressure function and set timer for 20 minutes.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method (according to the manufacturer's instructions). Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in cilantro. Ladle into bowls.

Notes

Crockpot Instructions:

Omit olive oil. Add all ingredients except cilantro to pot. Place on lid and set to 4 hours for high or 6 hours on low.
Remove chicken, and shred with two forks. Return chicken and cilantro to pot and let sit for 30 minutes. Ladle and serve.

Nutrition