Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta

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Caribbean · 40 min · Chicken · high-protein

618 cal 34g protein 62g carbs 26g fat per serving · estimated

Ingredients

scaled from 4 servings
  • 3/4 lb boneless chicken breast
  • 1 1/2 tbsp jerk seasoning paste
  • 6 oz penne pasta
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Method (tap to check — screen stays awake)

  1. Rub chicken with jerk paste and marinate 15 minutes.
  2. Cook penne in salted water until al dente, then drain, reserving 1/2 cup water.
  3. Sear chicken in oil over medium-high 5-6 minutes per side until it reaches 165 F; rest and slice.
  4. Saute sliced bell peppers and garlic in the same pan 4 minutes.
  5. Add coconut milk, cream, and Parmesan; simmer 4 minutes into a sauce, loosening with pasta water.
  6. Toss in the pasta and sliced jerk chicken to coat and serve.

Nutrition figures are estimates. Verify allergens on every ingredient label before cooking.

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