Are you ready to transport your taste buds to the beautiful beaches of Jamaica? If so, you absolutely have to try this Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta recipe. This hearty dish combines the flavors of spicy jerk seasoning with the creamy comfort of pasta. Trust me, it’s a Caribbean delicacy that you don’t want to miss.
My husband, a man who was born with an insatiable craving for spicy foods, was the one who introduced me to this dish. He fell in love with it during a trip to Jamaica years ago. One bite, and he was hooked. He just couldn’t stop raving about the incredible fusion of flavors. So, we decided to recreate this Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta at home, and guess what? It became an instant hit in our household, even with our picky little eaters! This dish has since become our family’s comfort food, bringing a taste of the Caribbean into our kitchen.
Delicious Jamaican-Inspired Chicken and Pasta Dish
Why This Jamaican Jerk Chicken Recipe?
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta recipe is like no other. First, we have the chicken, seasoned with Jamaican jerk spices that bring a kick of heat and a depth of flavor. Then there’s the pasta – cooked to al dente perfection and tossed in a creamy, coconut-infused sauce. It’s a combination that screams comfort and luxury, all in one. This recipe is not just about enjoying a meal; it’s about experiencing an explosion of flavors that Jamaican cuisine has to offer.
Ingredients:
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For the jerk chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
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For the Rasta pasta:
- 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion (chopped)
- 1 green bell pepper, 1 red bell pepper, and 1 orange bell pepper (sliced)
- 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk (or heavy cream)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb penne pasta
How to Prepare Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta ?
For the Jerk Chicken:
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
Season the chopped chicken with Jamaican jerk seasonings, paprika, and salt and pepper.
Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
For the Rasta Pasta:
In the same large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil and add the chopped onion and sliced bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften them, or longer according to your preference.
Next, add the chopped garlic and Jamaican jerk seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute, stirring continuously.
Now, add the chicken stock, coconut milk, and the previously cooked chicken to the pan. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until it thickens up. If it gets too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.
Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and remove the pan from the heat.
While the Rasta Pasta is simmering, cook the penne noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles.
Toss the cooked penne noodles in the pasta sauce you prepared earlier.
Serve the delicious Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta while hot and enjoy the burst of flavors!
Notes:
Substitutions:
You can substitute the coconut milk with heavy cream if you prefer. Also, if Scotch bonnet peppers are too spicy for you, feel free to use milder peppers.
Cooking tips:
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.
Nutritional information:
This dish is high in protein and also contains a good amount of vitamin C from the bell peppers.
This Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta is a family-friendly meal that brings a burst of Caribbean flavors to your dinner table. Give it a try and let the flavours take you on a culinary journey to Jamaica!
Flavorful Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I use any other type of pasta for this recipe?
Yes, you can use any type of pasta that you like. Just make sure to cook it according to the package instructions.
What can I use instead of Scotch bonnet peppers?
If Scotch bonnet peppers are too spicy for you, you can use jalapenos or any other type of chili that you prefer.
Can I use store-bought Jamaican jerk seasoning for this recipe?
Yes, store-bought Jamaican jerk seasoning works perfectly fine for this recipe.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta recipe
Ingredients
For the jerk chicken:
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasonings
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Rasta pasta:
- 2 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1 green bell pepper 1 red bell pepper, and 1 orange bell pepper (sliced)
- 1-2 Scotch bonnet peppers chopped
- 3 cloves garlic chopped
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lb penne pasta
Instructions
For the Jerk Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Season the chopped chicken with Jamaican jerk seasonings, paprika, and salt and pepper.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 6-7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
For the Rasta Pasta:
- In the same large pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive or vegetable oil and add the chopped onion and sliced bell peppers. Cook for about 5 minutes to soften them, or longer according to your preference.
- Next, add the chopped garlic and Jamaican jerk seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for another minute, stirring continuously.
- Now, add the chicken stock, coconut milk, and the previously cooked chicken to the pan. Simmer the mixture for about 5 minutes until it thickens up. If it gets too thick, add a few tablespoons of water or chicken stock.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and remove the pan from the heat.
- While the Rasta Pasta is simmering, cook the penne noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the noodles.
- Toss the cooked penne noodles in the pasta sauce you prepared earlier.
- Serve the delicious Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Rasta Pasta while hot and enjoy the burst of flavors!
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