Calypso Chicken Casserole

ranch-girl's Note:

Island flavors in an easy and healthy casserole. You can just hear the steel drums play...

• Total Time: 55 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 cup diced sweet pepper (red, green, yellow, or a combination)
• 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans, drained (about 1 can, red beans work too)
• 1 cup frozen corn kernels
• 15 ounces pineapple tidbits, drained, reserve juice
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/4 cup pineapple juice (from reserved)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil (or extra virgin olive will work too)

Directions:

1. Combine chicken, peppers, beans, corn and pineapple in 2 quart glass casserole dish.
2. Dissolve cornstarch in pineapple juice and stir it in along with remaining ingredients except lime and coconut oil.
3. bake at 350 for 30 - 40 min until chicken is done.
4. stir in coconut oil.
5. serve with lime wedges, or add fresh squeezed lime juice before serving.
6. enjoy!

Reviews

[Chef #216388]

With all of these spices I expected more flavor. The taste is really original, but I don't think I'll be making this again. Thanks for posting it though.

[Sharon the Rocket]

WOW! This was soooo unique and different for me to make. Easy and fun, too. Hubby thought it needed a little more kick or spice - but then thought it would be great in a flour tortilla or over spaghetti squash. Lots of variations can be done with this one - adding spices, using pork instead of chicken (especially with the pineapple). Thanks for a great recipe! Made for PAC '08.

[CarsieQ]

SO GOOD! I'm a vegetarian so I just used frozen veggie chicken. I also omitted the pineapple tidbits and just used about half a can of pineapple nectar since my husband does not like fruit in his savory dishes. It turned out great and was a huge hit! Will definitely make again!