Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful Creamy Rasta Pasta, a Caribbean-inspired dish that marries jerk-seasoned chicken with a luscious cream sauce, tossed with colorful bell peppers and penne pasta. This dish is a perfect blend of spicy, creamy, and satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Penne Pasta:
- 12 oz penne pasta
Chicken:
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Vegetables:
- 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1/2 green bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
Garnish:
- 1 tbsp chopped scallions
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil penne pasta until al dente, drain, and set aside.
- Season Chicken: Coat chicken with jerk seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cook Chicken: Brown chicken in olive oil until fully cooked; set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, cook bell peppers until tender, add garlic.
- Make Sauce: Pour in cream and broth, add cheeses, stir until creamy.
- Combine: Return chicken, add pasta, toss until coated and heated through.
- Garnish: Serve with scallions and parsley.
Notes
- For extra spice, add more jerk seasoning or cayenne pepper.
- Shrimp or omitting meat can be alternatives for a different version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
