Description

This creamy, colorful Rasta Pasta brings the bold flavors of the Caribbean to your dinner table. Made with jerk-seasoned chicken, tender pasta, and a velvety sauce tossed with vibrant bell peppers, it’s a quick and satisfying one-pan meal that balances heat, creaminess, and comfort perfectly.

Ingredients

16 ounces (450 g) dried pasta

2 large chicken breasts or 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (1 tbsp for frying chicken, 1 tbsp for sautéing vegetables)

3 tablespoons jerk seasoning (1.5 tbsp for the chicken, 1.5 tbsp for the sauce)

3 bell peppers (red, yellow, and green), sliced

½ cup green onions, sliced

2–3 cloves garlic, minced

¼ cup (60 ml) vegetable or chicken stock

½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or half and half

½ cup (80 g) parmesan cheese, grated

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or chives, for garnish

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
If using raw chicken, cut into cubes, season with 1½ tablespoons jerk seasoning, and cook in 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil. Add the sliced bell peppers and green onions, and sauté for 4–5 minutes until tender.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Stir in the remaining 1½ tablespoons jerk seasoning to coat the vegetables.
Pour in the stock and cream. Bring to a gentle simmer and let the sauce thicken slightly.
Return the chicken to the pan and stir in the parmesan cheese until melted into the sauce.
Add the cooked pasta and toss well to coat everything in the creamy jerk sauce.
Garnish with chopped parsley or chives and serve immediately.

Notes

Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free, tropical twist.

Make it vegetarian by swapping chicken for tofu or mushrooms.

Adjust the heat by using more or less jerk seasoning, or mix it with brown sugar for a milder flavor.

Add extra vegetables like spinach, broccoli, or cherry tomatoes for more color and nutrition.

For extra creaminess, stir in a little more cream or cheese before serving.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Caribbean Fusion

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 520
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 95mg