How to Make Instant Pot® Chicken Pozole - A Step-by-Step Guide

Instant Pot® Chicken Pozole is a delicious and hearty Mexican soup that is packed with flavor and perfect for a comforting meal. This traditional recipe is typically made with pork, but this version features tender shredded chicken in a flavorful and comforting broth. The Instant Pot® makes it easy to create this meal in a fraction of the time, without sacrificing any of the rich and bold flavors of the original dish.

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle chile powder, or to taste
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups Cooked hominy
  • 1 dried guajillo chile
  • 1 medium lime, juiced

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil and add onion and garlic; cook and stir until tender and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add green chilies and tomato paste. Add chili powder, cumin, salt, oregano, and ground chipotle. Add chicken, broth, and cooked hominy. If adding the dried guajillo chile, break in half and shake out the seeds. Either crumble/tear into small pieces or cut into small strips with kitchen scissors.
  • Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 14 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Shred chicken with 2 forks. Add lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings. Let sit on Warm setting until ready to serve.
  • Nutrition

    325 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 2067mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 19g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 29g
    • Vitamin C: 20mg
    • Calcium: 53mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 398mg