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Jamaican dish with peppers

Creamy Rasta Pasta Recipe

This creamy Rasta pasta recipe is just the perfect weeknight dinner treat. It's comforting, just a bit spicy and ready in just 30 minutes. Prepare to be amazed by the flavours and creaminess of this jerk chicken pasta!
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Course: Pasta
Cuisine: Jamaican
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 608kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb (450 g) pasta
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, diced
  • 3 tablespoons jerk seasoning, divided
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon (20 g) unsalted butter
  • 1 red bell pepper
  • 1 green bell pepper
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 spring onions, chopped
  • 1 cup (250 ml) chicken stock
  • 1 cup (250 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 cup (100 g) parmesan, grated
  • Fresh parsley, to garnish, optional

Instructions

  • Place the chicken pieces in a large bowl and toss them in two tablespoons of jerk seasoning.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it generously, and cook the pasta al dente according to the instructions on the package. Reserve 1-2 cups of pasta water before draining.
  • Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a deep pan or shallow cast-iron casserole and then melt the butter in it.
  • Add the chicken cubes to the pan and cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  • Add the remaining olive oil to the pan and saute the peppers for 2-3 minutes or until they soften to your likening.
  • Next, add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the chicken stock and double cream and cook until it starts to thicken.
  • Add the chicken back to the pan and then the cooked pasta. Toss it well until coated in sauce, adding a dash of pasta water if it looks too thick.
  • Stir in the parmesan and serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley and freshly sliced spring onions if you like.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 608kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 650mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g

Nutrition is per serving and is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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