Calypso Chicken Casserole
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 cup diced sweet pepper (red, green, yellow, or a combination)
- 1 12 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
- 14 cup pineapple juice (from reserved)
- 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 12 teaspoon onion powder
- 14 teaspoon allspice
- 14 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger or 14 teaspoon powdered ginger
- 12 teaspoon black pepper
- 14 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 12 teaspoon dried thyme
- 12 teaspoon salt
- 1 lime
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil (or extra virgin olive will work too)
- Combine chicken, peppers, beans, corn and pineapple in 2 quart glass casserole dish.
- Dissolve cornstarch in pineapple juice and stir it in along with remaining ingredients except lime and coconut oil.
- bake at 350 for 30 - 40 min until chicken is done.
- stir in coconut oil.
- serve with lime wedges, or add fresh squeezed lime juice before serving.
- enjoy!
chicken breast, sweet pepper, black beans, corn, pineapple, cornstarch, pineapple juice, fresh cilantro, garlic, paprika, onion powder, allspice, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, cayenne pepper, thyme, salt, lime, virgin coconut oil
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/calypso-chicken-casserole-295856 (may not work)