Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts
Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:1 hr 15 minsServings:6
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:1 hr 15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 15 mins
Servings:6
Servings:
6
Jump to Nutrition Facts
Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1 ¾poundsyuca, peeled and chopped into 2-inch chunks1largeegg, lightly beaten½cupwhole milk1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil½red bell pepper, finely chopped½smallyellow onion, finely chopped12ouncesground chicken½lemon, juiced½teaspoonpaprika1cupmarinara sauce¾teaspoonsalt½cupshredded Cheddar cheese, divided½cupshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
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Ingredients
1 ¾poundsyuca, peeled and chopped into 2-inch chunks
1largeegg, lightly beaten
½cupwhole milk
1tablespoonextra-virgin olive oil
½red bell pepper, finely chopped
½smallyellow onion, finely chopped
12ouncesground chicken
½lemon, juiced
½teaspoonpaprika
1cupmarinara sauce
¾teaspoonsalt
½cupshredded Cheddar cheese, divided
½cupshredded mozzarella cheese, divided
Directions
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add yuca, cover and cook until completely tender, 30 to 35 minutes. Drain and remove any fibrous strings from the yuca. Mash with a potato masher until lump-free, then stir in egg and milk until completely creamy and smooth.
Meanwhile, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add pepper and onion; cook, stirring, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, lemon juice and paprika; cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add marinara and salt and cook until warmed through, about 3 minutes.
Layer half of the yuca mash in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Add the chicken mixture and top with 1/4 cup Cheddar and 1/4 cup mozzarella. Evenly top with the remaining yuca mash and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup each Cheddar and mozzarella. Bake until the cheese is melted and the edges are golden, about 30 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting into 6 pieces.
Ali Redmond
To make ahead
Refrigerate cooked chicken (Step 3) in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, May 2022; updated November 2022
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)432Calories15gFat57gCarbs19gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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