
Slow Cooker Posole with Pork and Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Posole with Pork and Chicken represents traditional New Mexican foods served especially during Christmas holidays but enjoyed throughout the year. This celebratory recipe connects holiday traditions with year-round comfort food while maintaining authentic regional characteristics. The Christmas association adds cultural significance.

This traditional New Mexican food served especially during the Christmas holidays can be enjoyed throughout the year. This soup, which can be made a variety of ways, freezes well and definitely qualifies as a comfort food.
Ingredients
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobo sauce
¼ cup water
½ pound boneless pork loin roast
½ pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (15.5 ounce) can white hominy, drained
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
Directions
Place the chipotle chile and water into a blender, and puree until smooth. Pour into a slow cooker, and add the pork, chicken, hominy, green chilies, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Season with oregano, cumin, pepper, and the bay leaf.
Cover, and cook on Low 6 to 7 hours until the meats are tender. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
160 | Calories |
5g | Fat |
14g | Carbs |
15g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
Calories 160 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 8% |
Cholesterol 38mg | 13% |
Sodium 412mg | 18% |
Total Carbohydrate 14g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 15g | 30% |
Vitamin C 15mg | 16% |
Calcium 30mg | 2% |
Iron 1mg | 8% |
Potassium 213mg | 5% |
* 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.