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Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde Recipe
Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde creates posole without standing over stoves for hours, letting multi-functional pressure cookers handle traditional cooking through convenience methods. This modern approach maintains authentic posole characteristics while dramatically reducing hands-on cooking time. The pressure cooker technology ensures tender results with minimal effort.
You can have posole without having to stand over the stove for hours. Let your multi-functional pressure cooker do the work for you. Garnish with avocado slices, lime wedges, sliced radish, jalapeno slices, and/or tortilla strips.
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 pound tomatillos, husked and chopped
1 large poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 small bunch fresh cilantro, stems removed
1 lime, juiced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3 (15.5 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
3 cups chicken broth
Directions
Combine tomatillos, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Set salsa verde aside.
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add olive oil, chicken, onion, oregano, and cumin; cook for 5 minutes. Add salsa verde, hominy, and chicken broth. Stir to combine.
Close and lock the lid. Select Manual function according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Ladle posole into bowls.
Recipe Tip
Feel free to substitute pork for the chicken.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 385 | Calories |
| 16g | Fat |
| 37g | Carbs |
| 23g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 385 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 16g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat 3g | 17% |
| Cholesterol 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium 997mg | 43% |
| Total Carbohydrate 37g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 7g | 23% |
| Total Sugars 7g | |
| Protein 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 53mg | 4% |
| Iron 3mg | 16% |
| Potassium 396mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
