Pumpkin Green Chili Posole

Submitted by F-16 momma

"Grab a bowlful & cuddle up when its cold. Mmmmm! The posole is a delicious surprise. I throw this in the crockpot quite a bit & come home to a great dinner."

 

• Ready In: 55mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup carrot, sliced
• 1 cup celery, sliced
• 1⁄2 cup bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups solid pack pumpkin
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 16 ounces green chili sauce
• 1 1⁄4 cups hominy
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cumin

directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add chicken, onion, and carrot, cook fo 3-4 minutes or until chicken no longer pink.
3. Add celery and bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
4. Stir in pumpkin, broth, green chili, hominy, sour cream, cilantro, and remaining spices/herbs.
5. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are well blended.

6. CROCK POT INSTRUCTION:

7. Follow step 1-2 as stated above.
8. Once chicken is cooked; add to crockpot with remaining ingredients (with exception of sour cream!).
9. Cook on low 6-8 hrs; stir in sour cream prior to serving.