Instant Pot Chicken Posole Verde

Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

You can have posole without having to stand over the stove for hours. Let your Instant Pot do the work for you!

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 1/2 ounce) cans white hominy, drained
3 cups chicken broth

Directions

1 Combine tomatillos, poblano pepper, jalapeno pepper, cilantro, lime juice, and garlic in a blender; blend until smooth. Set salsa verde aside.
2 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.
3 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.
4 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.