Authentic Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta
A delightful fusion of spicy jerk chicken and creamy pasta, perfect for family meals or entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Caribbean
- Diet: Dairy-free (optional), Gluten-free (optional)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, jerk seasoned
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 bell pepper (red, yellow, or green), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut cream for dairy-free)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (or vegan cheese)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the jerk-seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream (or coconut cream) and shredded cheese until melted and combined.
- Add the cooked pasta and sliced chicken to the skillet, mixing everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, marinate the chicken in jerk seasoning for a few hours before cooking. Consider coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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