Serve with a generous side of vegetables for a complete meal.

Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.

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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 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.

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