Easy Chicken Pozole
Sep 18, 2025 06:54 AM
This easy chicken pozole has all the rich, comforting flavors of traditional pozole rojo – savory red chile broth, tender shredded chicken, and hearty hominy – but with the convenience of a slow cooker. It’s the perfect cozy meal for family dinners, hosting, or even a potluck since it can stay warm and ready to serve.
Pozole has always been one of those dishes that instantly takes me back to family gatherings and holidays. My mom’s pozole rojo, usually made with pork, was rich, comforting, and always the star of the table.
For me, the real magic of pozole is in the sauce – the deep, flavorful broth made from dried chiles. That combination of earthy, smoky, and slightly sweet flavors gives the soup its heart and soul. In this slow cooker version, I use my homemade red enchilada sauce (packed with dried chiles and a touch of Mexican chocolate) to recreate that same authentic depth of flavor.
This dish is pure comfort and nostalgia for me. And the best part? It all comes together with almost no hands-on time, so I can enjoy a bowl of pozole even on busy weeknights.
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 batch authentic red enchilada sauce (about 2 cups)
- ½ small yellow onion, finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- 2 (25-ounce) cans white hominy, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- For topping: thinly shredded cabbage, cilantro, diced onions, lime wedges, sliced radishes, Mexican oregano
Authentic Red Enchilada Sauce
- 4 guajillo chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
- 2 ancho chiles, rinsed, stemmed, and seeded
- 1 árbol chile, rinsed and stemmed
- Water, as needed
- ½ large Roma tomato, plus more if desired
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
- ⅛ tablet Abuelita Mexican chocolate (about 12 grams)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Prep Time:
20 minutes
Cook Time:
255 minutes
Total Time:
275 minutes
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