Tomatillo Posole

from a book called "Rotisserie Chicken to the rescue!" Great ideas for leftover chicken.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons  oil
• 1  cup  sliced onion
• 4  ounces  chopped green chilies
• 1  tablespoon  minced garlic
• 1  tablespoon  chopped shallot
• 2 1⁄2 cups  chopped  cooked chicken
• 30  ounces hominy, drained
• 3 1⁄2 cups chicken broth
• 16  ounces salsa verde (green salsa)
• 5  teaspoons chili powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt

• Toppings of choice

•  shredded lettuce
•  cheese
•  chopped tomato
•  sour cream
•  chopped avocado
•  chopped onion
•  chopped cilantro

Directions

1. In large pot, heat the oil over medium heat.
2. Add the onion and cook until it starts to soften.
3. Add the chilies, garlic, and shallot. Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
4. Add the chopped chicken and the chili powder, cumin and salt. STir to blend.
5. Add the hominy and broth. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.
6. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.
7. Remove cover, stir in the salsa, cover and simmer for 5 more minutes.
8. Serve with toppings of choice.