Description
Creamy Caribbean Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and creamy sauce with a hint of jerk seasoning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with jerk seasoning. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the coconut milk and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked chicken and cherry tomatoes to the skillet, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked penne pasta into the sauce, mixing well to coat the pasta evenly.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or parsley.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with sautéed mushrooms or tofu and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Add a splash of lime juice for a zesty kick or include spinach or kale for added nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg