Big Pappy's Posole Verde with Tomatillos

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This wonderful posole is filled with the flavors of tomatillos and poblanos. Perfect for cool fall evenings. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of Tajin®.

Submitted by Paul Lines
Published on April 24, 2020
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 55 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
2 hrs 35 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh tomatillos, husks removed

  • 1 pound poblano peppers

  • 1 drizzle olive oil

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cubed

  • 1 medium white onion, diced

  • 4 cups chicken broth

  • 2 serrano peppers, chopped (Optional)

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chile powder

  • salt to taste

  • ¼ cup cornmeal (Optional)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place tomatillos and poblanos into a roasting pan and drizzle with olive oil, tossing to coat.

  3. Roast in the preheated oven until poblanos are blackened, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes.

  4. Remove skins from poblanos and place them into an electric blender with tomatillos. Add water and blend until smooth.

  5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute chicken and onion in the hot oil until onions soften and show color and chicken is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add blended poblanos and tomatillos, chicken broth, serrano peppers, garlic, cumin, chipotle powder, and salt.

  6. Bring mixture to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and let simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and flavors have melded, about 1 hour. Stir in cornmeal to thicken.

Cook's Note:

You can also try this using pork instead of chicken, if you'd like.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

205 Calories
6g Fat
13g Carbs
25g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 205
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 661mg 29%
Total Carbohydrate 13g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 25g 50%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 490mg 10%

* 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.