Rasta Pasta Recipe (with Jerk seasoning)
This hearty and creamy Rasta Pasta Recipe is that perfect easy pasta dinner recipe! Tender pasta with bell peppers and jerk seasoned chicken tossed in a creamy sauce, so easy yet so delicious.
Ingredients
- 8 oz penne pasta cooked al dente
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 2 ½ Tbsp jerk seasoning, divided
- 2 Tbsp oil, divided
- 1 medium bell pepper sliced
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the pasta, al dente, according to package instructions. Drain pasta and set aside.
- Season the chicken breast with 1 Tbsp of jerk seasoning.
- In a deep skillet, heat 1 Tbsp of oil over medium high heat and sear the chicken breast on each side (2 min) then turn the heat down to low and cook until fully cooked through (6-8 min).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, cover to keep warm and set aside. In the same skillet add 1 Tbsp oil and the sliced peppers, cook until tender.
- Add the butter and garlic to the skillet and saute until the garlic is fragrant.
- Add in the chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, parmesan cheese and remaining 1½ Tbsp jerk seasoning, stir and bring to a light simmer.
- Once the sauce thickens, add the cooked pasta. Slice chicken into strand or cube and add to pasta and mix until combined.
- Top with grated parmesan, serve and enjoy!