Go Back
–+ servings
Lily

Creamy Caribbean Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta delights your taste buds!

Creamy Caribbean Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta is a flavorful dish that combines tender chicken thighs seasoned with jerk spices, creamy coconut milk, and colorful vegetables, all tossed with penne pasta.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14 ounces coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup spinach
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, season the chicken thighs with jerk seasoning. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until fully cooked. Remove from the skillet and let rest before slicing.
  3. In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in the coconut milk and chicken broth, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the halved cherry tomatoes and spinach to the skillet, cooking until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Slice the cooked chicken and return it to the skillet. Add the drained pasta and toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with firm tofu or chickpeas and use vegetable broth.
  • Add a squeeze of lime juice before serving for an extra burst of flavor.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!