Pumpkin Green Chili Posole - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add chicken, onion, and carrot, cook fo 3-4 minutes or until chicken no longer pink.
Add celery and bell pepper; cook for 3-4 minutes or until vegetables are slightly tender.
Stir in pumpkin, broth, green chili, hominy, sour cream, cilantro, and remaining spices/herbs.
Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are well blended.
CROCK POT INSTRUCTION:
Follow step 1-2 as stated above.
Once chicken is cooked; add to crockpot with remaining ingredients (with exception of sour cream!).
Cook on low 6-8 hrs; stir in sour cream prior to serving.