Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde

Name: Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 65 min
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

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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.

Recipe by Soup Loving Nicole

Updated on February 15, 2023

close up view of Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde in a bowl with a spoon, served with lime wedges

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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.

Tips

Feel free to substitute pork for the chicken.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

385	Calories
16g	Fat
37g	Carbs
23g	Protein

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
Vitamin C 20mg	98%
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.