How many calories are in Chicken Posole?

One serving has 224 kcal. The recipe makes 6 servings (1 1/4 cups each).

How much protein is in Chicken Posole?

15 g of protein per serving, with 22 g of carbohydrates and 9 g of fat.

What do I need to make Chicken Posole?

13 ingredients: 1 onion, chopped, 3 large carrots, chopped, 3 celery stalks, chopped, 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 2 1/2 cups hominy (2 - 15 ounce cans) ….

Chicken Posole

Name: Chicken Posole
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion, chopped; 3 large carrots, chopped; 3 celery stalks, chopped; 1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 1/2 cups hominy (2 - 15 ounce cans); 1 can chicken (about 12 ounces); 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional); 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional); 1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Posole is a delicious side dish that can be served with several toppings. It can be eaten by itself, or it can be served with shredded cabbage, sliced radish.

224kcal per serving

15 gprotein

22 gcarbohydrates

9 gfat

6servings (1 1/4 cups)

Ingredients

1 onion, chopped nutrition facts
3 large carrots, chopped nutrition facts
3 celery stalks, chopped nutrition facts
1/2 tablespoon garlic, finely chopped nutrition facts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil nutrition facts
2 1/2 cups hominy (2 - 15 ounce cans) nutrition facts
1 can chicken (about 12 ounces) nutrition facts
4 cups water
1 teaspoon cayenne or jalapeño chilies, seeds removed and finely chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional) nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon oregano (optional) nutrition facts
1/2 teaspoon salt nutrition facts
1/4 teaspoon pepper nutrition facts

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

Nutrient	Per serving	% DV
Calories	224 kcal
Total fat	9 g	12%
Saturated fat	1 g	5%
Cholesterol	38 mg	13%
Sodium	440 mg	19%
Total carbohydrates	22 g	8%
Dietary fiber	5 g	18%
Total sugars	3 g
Added sugars	0 g	0%
Protein	15 g	30%
Vitamin D	0 µg	0%
Calcium	42 mg	3%
Iron	1 mg	6%
Potassium	256 mg	5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

MyPlate food groups per serving

Protein Foods: 2 ounces

Directions

In a medium-sized pot, brown onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in vegetable oil over medium heat for 10 minutes.
Add hominy, chicken, and water. If using cayenne pepper, jalapeño chilies, chili powder, or oregano, add that, too. Mix well.
Bring pot to a boil. Lower heat and cook for about 10 minutes.
Add salt and pepper. Serve hot.

Notes

Learn more about: Onions Carrots Celery Garlic Herbs

Source

A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods USDA Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/chicken-posole, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.