Description
A delicious twist on traditional pasta dishes, featuring creamy flavors and a spicy kick, perfect for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Breast (Can be swapped with shrimp, salmon, or omitted.)
- 2 tablespoons Jerk Seasoning Paste (Can substitute with a homemade jerk spice mix.)
- 3 tablespoons Butter (or Non-Dairy Butter; Can substitute with olive oil.)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (or Coconut Cream; Use dairy-free cream or non-dairy milk for a vegan option.)
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (Substitute with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.)
- 1 cup Chicken Stock (Substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.)
- 1 cup Bell Peppers (Any variety; can substitute with zucchini or spinach.)
- 1 cup Onions
- 3 cloves Garlic (Fresh garlic preferred.)
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt (Adjust to taste.)
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft.
- Stir in the minced garlic and bell peppers. Cook for a few minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Add the chicken breast to the skillet and sprinkle jerk seasoning over it. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing well to create a creamy sauce.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet, stirring to combine everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Taste and add salt if needed.
Notes
Make sure to season your chicken well with jerk seasoning for the best flavor. For a spicier dish, add more jerk seasoning or some chopped cayenne pepper. Feel free to swap out vegetables based on what you have available.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Jamaican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg