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Caribbean Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta in a green skillet.
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Caribbean Jerk Chicken Pasta

Caribbean Jerk Chicken Pasta, is a creamy, colorful, flavor packed pasta. It's a quick and easy dinner perfect for busy nights.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken, Chicken thighs, creamy pasta, entree, Food, jerk seasoning, pasta, Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 564kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts diced
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning
  • 1 pound dried penne pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Instructions

  • Toss chicken with 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning.
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.
  • Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in diced peppers, onion and garlic. Cook 3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken. Continue cooking until chicken is cooked through about 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat and stir in half and half, sour cream and remaining tablespoon of jerk seasoning. Continue cooking until the sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in drained pasta. Toss to combine. Reduce heat and allow to simmer for 5 more minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve.

Notes

Nutrition facts are for estimation purposes only.

Nutrition

Calories: 564kcal | Carbohydrates: 47.9g | Protein: 43.8g | Fat: 21.3g | Saturated Fat: 8.3g | Cholesterol: 179mg | Sodium: 167mg | Fiber: 1.2g | Sugar: 1.9g