Jerk Chicken Shepherd's Pie - Gluten Free Dinner Option

The casserole starts off with a jerk seasoned chicken stew that's been simmered with veggies and black beans for a bottom layer with a Caribbean flair. And instead of the usual mashed potato layer, this casserole is topped with a mixture of mashed sweet potatoes and plantains which not only brings a more exotic flavor to the dish; they also contain more nutrition than white potatoes. If you want to spice up your mealtimes, this shepherd's pie is the way to go. It's a far cry from the mundane at dinnertime.




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Ingredients list
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch pieces
• 1 tbsp jerk seasoning
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for the chicken marinade)
• 1onion, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 plum tomatoes, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil (for the skillet)
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup corn
• 1 cup chicken stock
• cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp of water)
• chopped scallion and parsley to taste
• salt and pepper to taste
• FOR THE TOPPING:
• 2 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into large pieces
• 2 plantains, cut into large pieces
• ½ cup milk, (you may not use it all)
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp jerk seasoning
• salt and pepper to taste

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