Name: Chicken Pozole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cup each.
Cuisine: Southwest,Mexican
Ingredients: 1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped; 5 jalapeño peppers, seeded, chopped; 2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 3 cans (15 oz.) chicken broth; 2 cans (15 oz.) hominy, drained; 1 Tbsp. dried epazote leaves; 2 small zucchini, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Colby Cheese, cubed; 4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed; 2 limes, cut into wedges

4 Review(s)

35 Min(s)

10 Min(s) Prep

25 Min(s) Cook

This take on a traditional Mexican pozole uses bacon, chicken breast, veggies and chunks of cheese. Our famous Italian dressing adds extra flavor.

What You Need

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

1/2 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing

1/2 cup chopped onion

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Bacon, chopped

5 jalapeño peppers, seeded, chopped

2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces

3 cans (15 oz.) chicken broth

2 cans (15 oz.) hominy, drained

1 Tbsp. dried epazote leaves

2 small zucchini, chopped

1/2 cup chopped cilantro

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Colby Cheese, cubed

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) KRAFT Monterey Jack Cheese, cubed

2 limes, cut into wedges

Let's Make It

Heat dressing in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Add onion, bacon and peppers; cook 5 to 8 min. or until vegetables are softened and bacon is cooked.

Add chicken, broth, hominy and epazote. Bring to boil; cover. Reduce heat to simmer; cook 15 min. Add zucchini and cilantro; cook 5 min.

Place cheese cubes in bottom of bowls; top with stew. Garnish with lime wedges and additional cilantro, if desired.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Serving Suggestion

Serve this main dish with a mixed green salad for a quick and tasty weekday meal.

Tip 2

To add more heat

For extra heat, do not seed the peppers.

Tip 3

Food Facts

Epazote is a strong flavored, wild herb popular in Mexican cooking, especially stews and bean dishes. No herb has a similar flavor, but complimentary substitutions include savory, cilantro or parsley.

Tip 4

Food Facts

Hominy is dried white or yellow corn kernels from which the hull and germ had been removed. It's sold canned, ready-to-eat or dried.

Nutrition

Calories

470

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 27g

35%

Saturated Fat 11g

55%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 110mg

37%

Sodium 1330mg

58%

Total Carbohydrates 17g

Dietary Fiber 3g

11%

Sugars 3g

Protein 38g

76%

Vitamin A

15%

Vitamin C

10%

Calcium

20%

Iron

10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 8 servings, 1-1/4 cup each.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.