Name: Jerk Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 4 persons
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 8 ounces Penne Pasta; 1 pound Chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips; 2 tablespoons Jerk seasoning paste; 1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 3/4 teaspoon Black pepper; 2 tablespoons Olive oil; 1 medium Red Bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 medium Yellow Bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 medium Green Bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips; 1 medium White Onion, cut into 1-inch strips; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh Lemon Juice

Want to add some Jamaican Flava to your pasta? Try our Jerk Chicken Pasta! Jerk Chicken Pasta is a pleasure to look at - and eat. It's filled with colorful red, yellow, and green bell peppers, onions, and juicy, tender chicken. The secret to making this jerk chicken pasta so delicious is seasoning the chicken breast and the rich, creamy sauce with our homemade jerk seasoning paste. It makes the chicken and the sauce come alive with a mildly spicy flavor. If you are looking for other tasty jerk delights, try our jerk shrimp recipe.

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What goes best with jerk chicken?

Jerk chicken pairs well with rice, a side salad, roasted potatoes, and plantains.

What is jerk chicken made of?

Jerk chicken is made with chicken and a spicy marinade. The marinade is made from garlic, onions, lime juice, soy sauce, thyme, cinnamon, brown sugar, allspice, and chilis.

Is jerk chicken high calorie?

Yes, jerk chicken pasta is high in calories. There are 670 calories in each serving of jerk chicken pasta.

Is Jerk Chicken good for you?

Jerk Chicken in and of itself is good for you as it's rich in protein and iron. The addition of cream and cheese to make the Jerk Chicken Pasta adds calcium, which is vital for strong bones. However, it also adds saturated fats and extra calories, so you'll want to eat this dish in moderation.

Author: Sarah Leadon

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Time & Serves

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

22 mins

Total Time

37 mins

Serves

4 persons

Ingredients

8 ounces Penne Pasta
1 pound Chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
2 tablespoons Jerk seasoning paste
1 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
3/4 teaspoon Black pepper
2 tablespoons Olive oil
1 medium Red Bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium Yellow Bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium Green Bell pepper, cut into 1-inch strips
1 medium White Onion, cut into 1-inch strips
1/2 cup Heavy Cream
3/4 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions

Put the penne pasta in a pot of salted boiling water. Cook the penne pasta using the package instructions until al dente.

Reserve 1/2 cup of the penne pasta water, then drain the penne pasta in a colander.

Next, place the chicken in a large bowl. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning paste, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper. Toss to coat it in the seasoning.

Place the olive oil in a large deep skillet and set it over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken to the skillet. Cook for 2–3 minutes. Stir the chicken, then cook for another 2–3 minutes until cooked through. Place the chicken on a plate. Set aside.

Next, add the red, yellow, and green bell peppers and onions to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes.

Stir in heavy cream, pasta water, the remaining jerk seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper until combined. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the bell peppers and onions soften.

Adding heavy cream, pasta water and the remaining seasonings

Place the chicken back into the skillet along with the Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and penne pasta. Stir until combined and cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through.