Jerk Chicken Pasta

Let your tastebuds take you to a beautiful Caribbean island with my chicken pasta recipe bearing the iconic flavors of Bahama Breeze Jerk Chicken Pasta, including the complex flavors from homemade Jerk seasoning, aromatics, and bell peppers. Incredibly creamy and cheesy, too, for the perfect comfort food indulgence.

Course dinner, Entree

Cuisine Caribbean, Jamaican

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Servings

Calories 547kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

8 ounces (225g) penne pasta
1 pound (450g) chicken breasts, thinly sliced and pounded to ¼” thickness
1 tablespoon (15g) Jerk seasoning
1 teaspoon (6g) salt
2 tablespoon (30ml) olive oil
1 onion, sliced (about ½ cup)
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon (1g) thyme
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
½ cup baby spinach (optional)
1 teaspoon (5g) jerk seasoning
2 teaspoons (10ml) Worcestershire
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
½ cup (120ml) chicken broth
¼ cup (23g) Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Fresh parsley, to garnish

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large pot according to box instructions. Salt according to taste, drain, and set aside.
Place chicken thighs in a medium bowl, then generously season them with salt and jerk seasoning, ensuring all sides of the chicken are covered with the spice. Cover chicken with a transparent plastic wrap and let it marinate for about 30 minutes or up to 24 hours.
Heat a heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. When the pan is hot, add olive oil. Using tongs, add the chicken and sear both sides until golden or fully cooked, and the juice from the chicken runs clear, 7-10 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness of the chicken breast. Remove from the pan, place on a plate, and set aside.
Add onions, garlic, thyme, and peppers (and optional spinach if you desire) to the pan, stirring for 2-3 minutes occasionally. Season with jerk season and Worcestershire and continue stirring for about a minute.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken stock, bring it to a boil, simmer for 3-4 minutes, then add parmesan cheese and cooked pasta. Toss and cook for another minute.
Finally, slice prepared chicken and place on pasta, garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

Instead of chicken, you can also repurpose your leftover roasted chicken or grilled meats to add to your jerk pasta.
Don’t overcook your pasta. Your best bet is to follow the instructions written in the package.
Add more cayenne or pepper flakes to make the jerk pasta spicier.
You can’t go wrong with adding more cheese.
Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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