Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish combining tender jerk chicken with creamy pasta and colorful bell peppers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 8 oz penne or gluten-free pasta
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh parsley or green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Rub the chicken with jerk seasoning and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the chicken for 5–6 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- Melt the butter in the same pan, then add minced garlic and sliced bell peppers. Sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened.
- Lower the heat and add cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, salt, and pepper. Stir until melted into a creamy sauce.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy sauce until well-coated.
- Top with sliced jerk chicken and garnish with parsley or green onions.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in jerk seasoning for an hour or overnight. Add red pepper flakes for extra heat.
