Pozole Verde Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Pozole Verde Chicken Soup
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 900 g boneless skinless chicken breasts (2 lbs); 450 g fresh tomatillos, husked and rinsed (1 lb); 150 g white onion, chopped (1 large); 12 g garlic cloves, peeled (4 cloves); 150 g poblano peppers, seeded and chopped (2 peppers); 30 g jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped (2 peppers); 20 g fresh cilantro (1/2 cup); 960 ml gluten-free chicken broth (4 cups); 250 g canned white hominy, drained (1 1/2 cups); 5 ml olive oil (1 tsp); 4 g dried oregano (1 tsp); 6 g fine salt (1 tsp)

Prep: 13minCook: 29min4 servingsMedium417 cal / servingMexican

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A delicious Pozole Verde Chicken Soup packed with 55g of protein per serving and just 417 calories. This medium recipe is ready in 42 minutes and perfect for weight-loss, muscle-gain.

Ingredients

500g boneless skinless chicken breast
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
2 cups mixed vegetables
1 cup cooked grain of choice

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by washing, chopping, and measuring as needed.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat.
Cook the main protein until golden and cooked through, about 9 minutes.
Add aromatics (garlic, onion, ginger) and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add vegetables and cook for 7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Season with spices, salt, and pepper to taste.
Mix all components together until well combined.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh herbs.

Tips & Variations

Meal prep friendly: store in airtight containers for up to 4 days
Swap the protein for any alternative to match your dietary preferences
Add a squeeze of lemon or lime for brightness
Adjust spice levels to your preference
Double the recipe for easy meal prep throughout the week

Nutrition Breakdown

Calories: 417 kcal

Protein: 55.2g

Fat: 10.2g

Carbs: 24.9g

Fiber: 6g

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