Ingredients
1 lb Penne or Fusilli pasta
2 large Chicken breasts, thinly sliced
3 tablespoons Jerk seasoning (store-bought or homemade)
1 tablespoon Olive oil
1 Red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 Yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 Green bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 Green onions, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1.5 cups Heavy cream
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water and drain the rest.
Step 2: Toss the sliced chicken strips with 2 tablespoons of jerk seasoning until evenly coated.
Step 3: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Step 4: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and green onions. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened but still vibrant.
Step 5: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 6: Lower the heat to medium and pour in the heavy cream and the remaining 1 tablespoon of jerk seasoning. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 7: Gradually stir in the grated parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and thickened.
Step 8: Add the cooked pasta and chicken back into the skillet. Toss well to coat everything in the creamy sauce.
Step 9: If the sauce is too thick, add the reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time until the desired consistency is reached.
Step 10: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with extra green onions and serve immediately.
Notes
For a less spicy version, reduce the amount of jerk seasoning or use a ‘mild’ variety. For a vegan version, use coconut cream and omit the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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