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Chicken Jerk Pasta

Creamy pasta tossed with jerk-seasoned chicken, bell peppers and a silky sauce — a vibrant Caribbean-inspired comfort dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean, Fusion
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 oz penne pasta or short pasta of choice
  • 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp jerk seasoning or adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 small yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 small green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • ½ tsp salt or to taste
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • crushed red pepper flakes optional, for extra heat
  • cilantro or green onions chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Tongs or pasta spoon

Method
 

  1. Rub chicken with the jerk seasoning and let marinate if time allows.
  2. Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken until done, set aside and slice.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers and garlic until tender-crisp and fragrant.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer; add heavy cream and stir until combined and slightly thickened.
  6. Stir in cooked pasta, sliced chicken, and Parmesan cheese; toss to coat. Season with salt, pepper and optional red pepper flakes.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro or green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

Great balanced dish of spicy chicken and creamy pasta; adjust seasoning for heat tolerance.