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Jerk Chicken Casserole

4 Ratings

2 Comments

Prep 15 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 13
Servings 6

Packed with chicken, black beans and sweet potatoes, this Jamaican-style casserole is a meal in one. MORE+ LESS-

Ingredients

1 1/4: teaspoons salt

1/2: teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

3/4: teaspoon ground allspice

3/4: teaspoon dried thyme leaves

1/4: teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)

6: boneless skinless chicken thighs

1: tablespoon vegetable oil

1: can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed

1: large sweet potato (1 lb), peeled, cubed (3 cups)

1/4: cup honey

1/4: cup lime juice

2: teaspoons cornstarch

2: tablespoons sliced green onions (2 medium)

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 8-inch square (2-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In small bowl, mix salt, pumpkin pie spice, allspice, thyme and red pepper. Rub mixture on all sides of chicken. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in oil 2 to 3 minutes per side, until brown.
2

In baking dish, layer beans and sweet potato. Top with browned chicken. In small bowl, mix honey, lime juice and cornstarch; add to skillet. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over chicken in baking dish.
3

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (180°F) and sweet potatoes are fork tender. Sprinkle with green onions.

Expert Tips

If a dry jerk seasoning or rub is available, use it to save a few minutes. This is a mild jerk seasoning rub; an authentic jerk rub will be spicier. You can substitute 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg for the pumpkin pie spice.
Small boneless skinless chicken breasts can be substituted for the thighs, if you prefer. Or use bone-in thighs.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 320
Calories from Fat: 70

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 8g; 13%
Saturated Fat 2g 11% Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol: 45mg; 14%
Sodium: 550mg; 23%
Potassium: 560mg; 16%
Total Carbohydrate: 41g; 14%
Dietary Fiber 8g 33% Sugars 16g
Protein: 20g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 210%; 210%
Vitamin C: 10%; 10%
Calcium: 8%; 8%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1/2 Fat;