Puerto Rican Chicken Stew with Sofrito

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A comforting bowl of tender chicken simmered in a vibrant sofrito base with potatoes and carrots, perfumed with aromatic herbs and garlic. This Puerto Rican-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 1, diced green bell pepper
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 medium, diced tomato
• 2 medium, cubed potato
• 2 medium, sliced carrot
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp oregano
• 1/2 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp, chopped cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and green bell pepper, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened and golden at the edges.
2. Step 2: Add minced garlic and diced tomatoes, cooking for 2 minutes until tomatoes break down and release juices, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
3. Step 3: Place chicken thighs in the pot, season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1 tsp oregano, and 1/2 tsp cumin. Sear for 3 minutes per side until lightly browned.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth, add cubed potatoes and sliced carrots, and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender and potatoes are fork-tender.
6. Step 6: Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to pot. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.