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March 18, 2016 by Mara

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta (she: Mara)

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A delicious flavor combination, this Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta will wow the whole family!

Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta

Hi again! It’s Mara, back from Put on Your Cake Pants with a new and super easy recipe to tempt your taste buds: Jamaican jerk chicken pasta!

I’ve been obsessing over the cuisines of the Caribbean for the past few months. While I’d love to drop everything and jump on a plane, eating tropical food is the closest I can get to a tropical vacation at the moment. Even though this winter has been relatively mild in Michigan, I certainly wouldn’t say no to a beach getaway! Watching episodes of The Bachelor filmed in the Bahamas and Jamaica hasn’t helped quell my wanderlust, either. But honestly, perhaps the reason I’ve been craving Caribbean food is just the fact that it is all-around awesome and positively bursting with flavor. Sweet, savory, spicy…it’s got it all!

Jamaican jerk chicken pasta

Now, I don’t claim that this Jamaican jerk chicken pasta is a traditional Jamaican recipe, but I was inspired to make it after seeing a similar dish at a great local Jamaican restaurant. My version combines sautéed peppers and Jamaican jerk seasoning with creamy Alfredo sauce and a sprinkling of parmesan cheese, so it’s really more of a Jamaican-Italian fusion. It doesn’t matter what you call it, though—it’s lip-smacking good!

While I wouldn’t say that the simplicity of this pasta is the best part (that honor is reserved for the taste alone!), I do love how quickly it comes together. Just boil the pasta, chop up and sauté the onion and peppers, toss in some cooked chicken and a jar of Alfredo sauce, and dinner’s ready! Less time spent cooking = more time for eating and relaxing, mon.

Jamaican jerk chicken pasta

I’ll be back next month with another new recipe. In the meantime, if you’re in the market for other easy pasta recipes, you won’t want to miss these!

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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta Recipe - A quick and delicious semi-homeade recipe you'll love!
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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Pasta

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pasta
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 medium onion sliced
  • 1 jar 16 ounces Alfredo sauce
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Jamaican jerk seasoning
  • 1-2 tablespoons chopped chives optional
  • 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese optional

Instructions

  1. Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil and cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes. Add the bell pepper strips and sliced onions and sauté until softened, about 8-10 minutes.
  3. When the pasta is done, drain the water and return the pasta to the stockpot. Add the Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, and Jamaican jerk seasoning to the pasta and toss to combine. Cook on low for 2-3 minutes until heated all the way through. Optional: garnish individual portions with chives and grated parmesan cheese.

Recipe Notes

My go-to method for cooking chicken to include in recipes is to pan-fry frozen chicken tenders. To do this, heat about a tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet for 1-2 minutes. Add the frozen tenders and cook 7-8 minutes per side, until no pink remains. You can also use shredded rotisserie chicken.
Different brands have different formulas for Jamaican jerk seasoning, so the spice level may vary from one brand to another. I recommend starting with less and adding more to taste. I chose McCormick because several other versions listed sugar as the first ingredient, whereas it is the last ingredient in the McCormick blend.

Jamaican jerk chicken pasta

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Comments

  1. Mariel says

    March 18, 2016 at 11:50 am

    This sounds amazing and super simple, Mara!! The best kinds of recipes!

    • Mara says

      March 21, 2016 at 9:33 am

      Thanks, Mariel! I agree – these quick and easy recipes can be total lifesavers!

  2. David Summerbell says

    June 14, 2016 at 12:08 am

    This jamaican jerk chicken pasta was so easy to make and you totally sold me with those gorgeous photos. My son absolutely loved it and it allowed us to spend time together so it was a win win. Thanks for sharing this.

    • Mara says

      June 15, 2016 at 9:44 am

      Your comment just made my day! I’m so glad you enjoyed it, and thank you for taking the time to report back.

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