Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew
Panamanian Sancocho is a comforting chicken stew simmered with yuca, red potatoes, plantains, and corn until the ingredients mingle in a rich, brothy bowl. Onion, garlic, cilantro, and salt lend a fragrant, herbaceous character, making it well suited to a filling family meal or a warming gathering dish.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 39
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 59
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine water, chicken, plantains, onion, cilantro, garlic, and salt in a large pot. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until chicken is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 45 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- 2
Remove the chicken and let it cool. Add yuca, potatoes, and corn to the soup; cook over medium heat until yuca and potatoes are softened, about 30 minutes.
- 3
Discard chicken skin and bones. Place meat back into the soup; stir to combine.
- Calories 391.86 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 12.11 g Good Source 24%
- Carbohydrate 85.39 g 31%
- Total Fat 2.12 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 1.11 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 11.71 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 170.37 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 8.12 g Good Source 29%
- Total Sugars 11.2 g --
- Added Sugars 7.47 g Moderate 15%
- Calcium 44.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.77 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 1032.87 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin A 10.6 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 47.39 mg Good Source 53%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Panama Style Chicken Sancocho Stew is made with 12 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 55 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Baby Red Potatoes, Cassava, Chicken Breast, and Corn. Each serving provides about 391.86 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Red Potatoes, Cassava, Chicken Breast, Corn, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew?
- About 1 hr 55 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 391.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew healthy?
- Panama-Style Chicken Sancocho Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 391.86 calories and 12.11 g of protein, or 24% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 170.37 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.11 g (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 7.47 g (15% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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