Custrd is out now on the App Store and Google Play — Try it free for 7 days →
Back to recipes

Cuban Chicken Fricassee

A hearty Cuban stew of chicken pieces and potatoes simmered in a savory tomato-based sauce, finished with fresh cilantro.

Total time
55 min
Servings
6
Calories
420
Protein
32g
Cuban Chicken Fricassee
comfortingCubandairy-freechickentenderheartyfamily mealstew

Ingredients

10 items — tap to check off

Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.

Open the app

Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Season chicken with salt, cumin, and oregano; let sit for 10 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high; brown chicken on all sides, about 8 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until soft, about 3 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in tomato sauce and 1 cup water; bring to a simmer.

  5. Step 5

    Add potatoes, cut into chunks; cover and simmer until chicken and potatoes are tender, about 30 minutes.

  6. Step 6

    Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot
  • knife
  • cutting board
  • wooden spoon

Cook smarter

Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge

Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.