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Jerk Chicken Casserole

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By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Jul 2, 2010
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Packed with chicken, black beans and sweet potatoes, this Jamaican-style casserole is a meal in one.

Jerk Chicken Casserole

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 13
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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)

Instructions

  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.
  • Step 
    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.

Nutrition

320 Calories
8g Total Fat
20g Protein
41g Total Carbohydrate
16g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
320
Calories from Fat
70
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;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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