Chicken Colombian Sancocho

Colombian Recipes

This traditional Colombian one-pot chicken sancocho recipe is ready in under an hour and combines chicken, yucca, plantains, corn and potatoes for a cozy meal. 

INGREDIENTS Chicken breasts Parsley sprigs Cilantro sprigs Green onion  Corn cobs Frozen yucca  Small red potatoes Small tomatoes  Garlic clove  Aachiote powder Black pepper Salt Oil 

STEP 1

Add 2 liters of water, chicken breasts, parsley, cilantro, and whole green onion with roots trimmed slightly.

STEP 2

Add the yucca pieces, corn, potatoes, and plantains to the pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook for 30 minutes.

STEP 3

Make the guiso: In a pan, heat a touch of oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 2 minutes.

STEP 4

Once soup is done, shred the cooked chicken and add it back to the pot along with the guiso mixture.

STEP 5

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro or green onions if desired.

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