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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta
This flavorful and creamy rasta pasta with coconut milk, parmesan cheese, bell peppers, onions and jerk chicken is ready for dinner in under 30 minutes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 515 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Jamaican , Caribbean
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts
- 3 Tablespoons jerk seasoning divided
- 2 bell peppers different colors
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper diced
- 1 Cup Heavy cream or coconut milk
- ½ white onion Sliced
- 3 Cloves garlic Minced
- 1 Cup chicken stock
- 1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tomato Diced
Instructions
- Season the chicken with 2 tablespoons of Jerk seasoning.
- Grill or blacken the chicken in a heavy bottomed pan, until just cooked through then set aside and cut into strips.
- Cook the pasta until al dente then drain and reserve.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onion, Scotch bonnet and bell pepper for about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and 1 tablespoon of the jerk seasoning and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the chicken stock to the pan along with the coconut milk or heavy cream. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add in the parmesan cheese and simmer until thickened.
- Toss the sauce with the pasta, diced tomatoes, and grilled chicken slices and enjoy while warm.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
515kcal
(26%)
Carbohydrates
65g
(22%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
500mg
(21%)
Potassium
740mg
(21%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
2827IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
58mg
(64%)
Calcium
242mg
(24%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 515
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 515kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 65g | 22% |
| Protein | 34g | 68% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 500mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 740mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 2827IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 242mg | 24% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.