How To Make Jerk Chicken and Pasta
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup of chicken broth
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 8 oz penne pasta
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
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Season the chicken breasts with jerk seasoning and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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In the same skillet, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced red bell pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
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Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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While the sauce is simmering, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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Return the chicken to the skillet and add the heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
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Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated in the sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve the jerk chicken and pasta hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories : 520kcal
- Total Fat : 23g
- Saturated Fat : 10g
- Cholesterol : 134mg
- Sodium : 720mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 36g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 39g
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