Mexican Chicken Pozole-Style Cauliflower (Low-Carb, No Corn)
A hearty, smoky chicken stew with hominy-style texture using cauliflower—comforting and snackable in bowls.

Total
1h
Prep
25 min
Cook
35 min
Serves
3
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Recipe serves 3
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 600 g Cauliflower florets
- 1.5 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 1.5 tsp Chipotle powder
- 1 tsp Ground cumin
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 3 cups Chicken broth (no wheat additives)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 0.5 cup Cilantro(optional)
- 0.75 tsp Salt(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Dice onion and mince garlic. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.
- 2
Heat olive oil in a pot over medium-high. Brown chicken 6–8 minutes.
- 3
Add onion and cook until softened, 4–5 minutes. Add garlic, cumin, chipotle powder, and oregano; stir 30 seconds.
- 4
Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add cauliflower florets and simmer 15–18 minutes until tender and stew-like.
- 6
Finish with lime juice and adjust salt. Serve hot, optionally with cilantro.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
420
21% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 36 g |
| Carbohydrate | 22 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Sodium | 680 mg |
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