Description
A fusion dish that combines vibrant Caribbean flavors with cozy Italian comfort, featuring tender chicken in a spicy jerk seasoning mingling with creamy pasta and colorful bell peppers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
- 8 ounces pasta (e.g., penne or fettuccine)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Fill a pot with water, add salt, and bring to a boil. Cook according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Season the chicken: Sprinkle jerk seasoning over the sliced chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Sear the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the seasoned chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté bell peppers: Add sliced red and yellow bell peppers to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- Add the cream: Pour heavy cream into the skillet, mixing it with the chicken and peppers. Toss in the cooked pasta until evenly coated.
- Incorporate cheese: Mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Heat through: Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes over medium heat to meld the flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Plate the pasta, finishing with chopped green onions for garnish.
Notes
You can prepare chicken and sauce in advance, and cook pasta fresh before serving. This dish is versatile; feel free to add more vegetables or use different pasta types.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg