Sancocho de Pollo (Chicken Stew)

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A hearty Puerto Rican stew with tender chicken, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs, simmered to perfection. This Puerto Rican-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 70 minutes, pairs chicken pieces, potatoes, yautia for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 6, 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 45 min Serves 6 Puerto Rican cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1.5 lb chicken pieces dry and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
  2. Step 2: Add chicken and brown on all sides for 8 minutes total; remove and set aside.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 medium sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot; cook for 3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 2 diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes until they break down.
  5. Step 5: Return chicken to the pot, add 4 cups chicken broth, 2 medium cubed potatoes, 1 cup cubed yautia, and 2 sliced plantains. Bring to a simmer.
  6. Step 6: Cover and simmer on low heat for 45 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
  7. Step 7: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro and 1 sliced scotch bonnet pepper (if using); simmer for 5 more minutes.
  8. Step 8: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

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