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Creamy Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta

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A comforting, vibrant twist on classic pasta with tender chicken, creamy sauce, and colorful bell peppers.

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken breasts, filleted
  • 1 box penne pasta
  • 1/2 stick garlic herb butter
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 2 packets jerk seasoning
  • Shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 orange bell pepper, sliced
  • Garlic paste

Instructions

  1. Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
  2. Melt the garlic herb butter over medium heat. Allow to foam before adding the chicken.
  3. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. Let rest and slice.
  4. Stir in garlic paste and jerk seasoning; cook for another minute.
  5. Add sliced bell peppers and sauté until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  6. Pour in heavy cream and half-and-half, simmering gently.
  7. Stir in the cooked penne, combining well. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
  8. Stir in shredded mozzarella and Parmesan until melted and creamy.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For extra cheesiness, stir in more mozzarella. For a lighter sauce, increase half-and-half in place of heavy cream.

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Keywords: jerk chicken, rasta pasta, creamy pasta, Jamaican flavor, weeknight dinner

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