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