Description
A creamy and flavorful chicken pasta dish infused with jerk seasoning and colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 225 grams pasta
- 450 grams chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 tablespoons jerk seasoning, divided
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 large garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 3 bell peppers, cut into strips
- 50 grams green onions, chopped
- 240 millilitres cooking cream
- 120 millilitres water or low-sodium chicken stock
- 50 grams parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 1 minute less than the recommended cooking time. Reserve some pasta water, then drain the pasta using a colander.
- Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and translucent.
- Add diced chicken breast, 1 tablespoon jerk seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and cook until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Add bell peppers, half of the chopped green onions, and chopped garlic. Sauté for approximately 3 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
- Pour cooking cream and water or chicken stock into the skillet. Add remaining 0.5 tablespoon of jerk seasoning and combine thoroughly. Simmer gently for 2 to 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until fully integrated into the sauce.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing well to ensure each piece is thoroughly coated with the creamy jerk chicken sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Remove from heat. Portion into serving bowls. Garnish with remaining green onions and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, increase the amount of jerk seasoning.
- Feel free to use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg