Baked Yuca Pie
User Reviews
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
693 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
South American
Baked Yuca Pie
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Give your weeknight dinner a Latin twist and make this delicious Baked Yuca Pie filled with shredded chicken and topped with lots of cheese
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Ingredients
For Chicken
- 1 chicken cut into 8 pieces, whole
- 4 cups water
- 4 teaspoons chicken bouillon
- 1/2 red pepper chopped
- 1/2 green pepper chopped
- 1 onion chopped
- 15 oz tomato sauce canned
- 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
- 2 teaspoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
For Yuca Puree
- 2 lbs yuca frozen
- 1/4 cup milk more if needed
- 2 tablespoons butter salted
- 1 1/2 cups cheese shredded
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
For Chicken
- Place a big pot of water to a boil. Add the Knorr® Chicken Bouillon and mix
- Place the chicken and boil it for 20 minutes or until completely cooked
- Remove from water, cool, and shred. Save the chicken stock
- In a large pan, place oil on medium heat
- Add the onions and peppers. Sautee 4-5 minutes or until softened
- Add the chicken, tomato juice, mustard, Worcestershire Sauce and 1 cup of the chicken stock made earlier
- Cook for 10 minutes. Check for seasoning and add more salt if needed
For Yuca Puree
- Boil yuca in salted water until fork-tender. About 15 minutes
- Drain the water and remove the center vein from the yuca
- Using a potato ricer or food processor, grind the yuca until pureed
- Add the milk, butter, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese. Mix until combined
Assembly
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F
- Grease the bottom and sides of a casserole dish
- Add half of the yuca puree on the bottom of the dish
- Spread the chicken on top
- Finally, add the remaining yuca puree. Top with parmesan cheese
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the tops have browned
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
693kcal
(35%)
Carbohydrates
66g
(22%)
Protein
35g
(70%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
130mg
(43%)
Sodium
1094mg
(46%)
Potassium
1012mg
(22%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
1217IU
(24%)
Vitamin C
61mg
(68%)
Calcium
232mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 693 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 693kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 66g | 22% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 130mg | 43% |
| Sodium | 1094mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 1012mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 1217IU | 24% |
| Vitamin C | 61mg | 68% |
| Calcium | 232mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
6 reviews
Excellent
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