Chicken Sancocho (Chicken Stew) Recipe

Chicken Sancocho (Chicken Stew) Recipe

Cook up Knorr's delicious Chicken Sancocho, or chicken stew, made with a few simple ingredients. A recipe that's quick, easy to make on a budget, and healthy to eat!
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  • 45 mins

    Cooking Time

  • 15 mins

    Prep Time

  • 6 People

    Serves

  • 1 3/4 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 3 tbsp. oil, divided
  • 1 lb. yuca, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks, (about 3 cups)
  • 1 large sweet potato, (about 1 lb.), peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 3 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cube Knorr® Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 2 corn-on-the-cob, cut into 4 pieces
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro

  1. 1

    Season chicken, if desired, with salt and pepper. Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in 5-quart pot over medium-high heat and cook chicken, turning once, until browned, about 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in pot. Stir in yuca and sweet potato and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until lightly golden, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add water and Knorr® Chicken flavor Bouillon Cube and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  4. 4

    Stir in corn; cover and cook until vegetables are tender and chicken is thoroughly cooked, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken; cut meat from bones and return to pot. Stir in cilantro. Serve, if desired with lime wedges.

Hints & Tips

Cost Per Serving: $13.10

Cost Per Serving: $2.18

Tip: To speed up prep time, substitute 3 cups frozen yuca and 1 cup frozen or canned corn kernals.

Tip: Serve with a mixed green salad to round out the meal. 

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