Sofrito-Crusted Chicken with Mashed Plantains

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-01 · Updated 2026-04-01

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Juicy chicken thighs coated in aromatic Puerto Rican sofrito, served with creamy plantain mash for a comforting yet vibrant meal. This Puerto Rican-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, ripe plantains, sofrito blend for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 20 min Serves 4 Puerto Rican cuisine 480 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
2 medium ripe plantains
1/2 cup sofrito blend
2 tbsp olive oil
4 minced garlic cloves
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season evenly with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp smoked paprika. Let rest for 10 minutes while preparing sofrito.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs, skin-side down, and sear for 5-6 minutes until golden brown and crispy, then flip and cook another 8 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Step 3: While chicken cooks, peel and dice plantains into 1/2-inch cubes. Boil in salted water for 12 minutes until fork-tender, then drain and mash with 1/4 cup heavy cream until smooth and creamy.