Easy Chicken Pozole

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 (4-5 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can hominy, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can corn, drained
• 1 (10 ounce) can diced green chiles, undrained
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radishes (for serving)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

90 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 (Very Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, combine the chicken, chicken broth, tomatoes, hominy, black beans, corn, green chiles, bell pepper, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour, or until the chicken is cooked through.
2. Remove the chicken from the pot and let cool slightly. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return it to the pot.
3. Serve the pozole immediately, topped with sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radishes.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 300
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 30g
• Carbohydrates: 35g
• Fiber: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and flavorful broth
• Tender and shredded chicken
• Colorful and nutritious vegetables
• Comforting and satisfying

User Comments:

• "This pozole was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! The flavor was perfect and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender." - Mary
• "I love that this recipe uses hominy, black beans, and corn. It gives the pozole a really authentic flavor." - John
• "This is my go-to recipe for pozole. It's always a crowd-pleaser and it's so easy to make." - Sarah

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have a whole chicken, you can use 2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken breasts.
• If you don't have hominy, you can substitute canned white beans.
• To make the pozole even spicier, add 1-2 additional cans of diced green chiles.
• Serve the pozole with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cilantro, lime wedges, and sliced radishes.