Chicken & Root Veggie Sancocho
Colombian one-pot chicken stew with potatoes, yuca, and plantain—finished in 20 minutes with rotisserie chicken. Tangy, hearty, soul-warming comfort in a bowl.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 28g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat, about 2 minutes.
Step 2
Add potatoes, yuca, and plantain. Simmer 12–15 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender.
Step 3
Stir in shredded chicken and fresh cilantro. Warm through, 1 minute.
Step 4
Squeeze lime over the pot. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 5
Ladle into bowls and serve hot with extra lime wedges and cilantro on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot (at least 5-quart)
- knife and cutting board
- wooden spoon
- ladle
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