Best 7 Jerk Chicken And Pasta Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary adventure that combines the bold flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken with the comforting embrace of pasta. This dish is a delightful fusion of cultures, where the spicy, aromatic jerk marinade infuses the tender chicken with a vibrant burst of flavor, while the pasta provides a satisfying base that soaks up all the delicious juices. Preparing this dish is a journey of culinary exploration, as you blend the fiery heat of scotch bonnet peppers, the earthy notes of allspice, and the sweet warmth of brown sugar to create a marinade that transforms ordinary chicken into a masterpiece. Let's dive into the world of jerk chicken and pasta, and discover a recipe that will surely leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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JERK CHICKEN PASTA



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I used to work at Bahama Breeze and came home one night to try and replicate their Jerk Chicken Pasta as close as possible, and this is the closest I've gotten, but it tastes JUST like it!

Provided by StormyThoughts

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup butter
4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup half-and-half
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon herbs, of your choice, rosemary, marjoram, oregano
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1/2 stalk asparagus
8 ounces sliced mushrooms, pieces and stems
3 tablespoons parsley, crushed
salt and pepper, to taste
8 ounces angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Melt butter in skillet over medium/low heat and add garlic.
  • When garlic becomes fragrant add cayenne pepper and chicken (already cut up into small strips/slices or whole), increase heat.
  • Cook until chicken is cooked to preferred tenderness. Remove chicken from pan, leaving the butter/garlic/cayenne mix.
  • In a separate deep pan, fill pan 1/4 full of water. Place a drainer on top of the pan, add asparagus (cut up into 1 inch pieces). Cover. Steam for 5-10 minutes.
  • In a secparate deep pan, cook angel hair pasta according to the package directions. Set aside.
  • In a cup stir together half-and-half, chicken broth, and corn starch. Pour into skillet chicken was cooked inches
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat, then simmer for 3 minutes, constantly stirring.
  • Stir in the parsley, herbs, mushrooms, and asparagus for 3-5 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to blend.
  • Add chicken to heat through.
  • Add pasta and stir to heat through.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 774.2, Fat 44.9, SaturatedFat 23.1, Cholesterol 176.2, Sodium 421.9, Carbohydrate 50, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 3.1, Protein 42.7

JERK CHICKEN AND PASTA



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Jerk Chicken and Pasta is a passionately spicy Jamaican-style dish that when tempered correctly will tantalize even the most fire-fearing palate!

Provided by Terry Coonan

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 1h45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons jerk paste
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon jerk paste
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, quartered
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup heavy whipping cream
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rub each breast half with 1/2 teaspoon jerk paste, and place in a shallow dish. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook the egg noodles 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill chicken 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the garlic for one minute. Mix in the chicken stock, 1 tablespoon jerk paste, white wine, chopped cilantro, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not allow it to boil.
  • Pour the cooked egg noodles into the saucepan, and toss with the cream sauce. Divide noodles onto 4 serving plates, and top with grilled chicken. Garnish each serving with a cilantro sprig and the juice of 1/4 lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.2 calories, Carbohydrate 59.6 g, Cholesterol 168.9 mg, Fat 25.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 37.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 205.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CARIBBEAN JERK CHICKEN & PASTA SALAD



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Prize-Winning Recipe 2009! Pineapple, ginger and lime make this tropical salad dance on your tastebuds!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® chipotle ranch pasta salad mix
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 packages (6 oz each) refrigerated grilled chicken strips, chopped
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh pineapple
3 medium green onions, sliced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise, brown sugar, lime juice, gingerroot and red pepper flakes. Stir in chicken, pineapple, green onions and cilantro.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well. Stir pasta into salad mixture. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to chill. Stir before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

JERK CHICKEN RASTA PASTA



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I love this Italian-Jamaican pasta mash-up of flavors. Creamy pasta sauce is enhanced by spicy jerk chicken and green and red bell peppers for a one-pan meal that everyone will love.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

One 16-ounce package penne pasta
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon jerk seasoning
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1/2 large red bell pepper, sliced
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large cloves garlic, minced
One 1.3-ounce packet Knorr Parma Rosa pasta sauce powder
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups half-and-half
1 cup shredded Parmesan, plus more for garnish
Sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions; drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
  • Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Coat the grill pan with 1 tablespoon oil. Add the chicken and cook on one side until browned, about 5 minutes. Turn the chicken over and sprinkle with the brown sugar. Cook until the chicken registers 165 degrees F when a thermometer is inserted in the thickest portion, 6 to 8 minutes more. Remove the chicken from the pan, and let rest 10 minutes before slicing into thin strips.
  • Add the bell peppers to the grill pan. Cook until tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove the peppers from the pan and set aside.
  • Melt the butter and remaining tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant and tender. Add the sauce powder and flour and whisk until incorporated. Reduce the heat, then slowly whisk in the half-and-half. Simmer until the mixture begins to thicken, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, then stir in the Parmesan and remaining teaspoon jerk seasoning.
  • Add the pasta, chicken and peppers to the sauce and toss until combined. Divide the pasta among serving bowls and garnish with green onions and extra Parmesan.

JOEL'S JERK CHICKEN PINEAPPLE PASTA



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My genius husband came up with this quick and spicy concoction. It has become one of my favorite meals!

Provided by Sarah S.

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Caribbean

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits with juice
¼ cup shredded coconut
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon jerk seasoning mix
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
salt and ground black pepper to taste
4 ounces dry fettuccini noodles

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and its juice, coconut, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, cinnamon, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Toss chicken mixture with drained pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.8 calories, Carbohydrate 79.2 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 297.8 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

JERK CHICKEN AND PASTA



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I found this recipe on allrecipes.com & thought it would be a good one for ZWT III. I love a cream sauce but had never had jerk before so this was something different for me. The mild creamy sauce is great in contrast to the spicy of the chicken. Uses recipe #232531 as the paste.

Provided by Mandy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 teaspoons prepared jerk spice chili paste
1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon prepared jerk spice chili paste, extra
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
2 limes, quartered
salt and pepper
1/2 cup thickened cream
4 sprigs fresh coriander, for garnish

Steps:

  • Rub each breast half with 1/2 teaspoon jerk paste, and place in a shallow dish. Cover, and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the grill for high heat. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, cook the egg noodles 6 to 8 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • Lightly oil the grill. Grill chicken 8 to 10 minutes on each side, until juices run clear.
  • Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat, and cook the garlic for one minute. Mix in the chicken stock, 1 tablespoon jerk paste, white wine, chopped coriander, juice of 1 lime, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and stir in the heavy cream. Cook and stir until mixture is thickened, about 5 minutes. Do not allow it to boil.
  • Pour the cooked egg noodles into the saucepan, and toss with the cream sauce. Divide noodles onto 4 serving plates, and top with grilled chicken.
  • Garnish each serving with a coriander sprig and the juice of 1/4 lime.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 648.5, Fat 20.4, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 182.8, Sodium 195.6, Carbohydrate 68.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.5, Protein 41.9

RASTA PASTA WITH JERK CHICKEN



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Comforting and spicy in just the right way, Rasta pasta is popular in Jamaican communities across New York and beyond. This version gets its spice from jerk seasoning and a single Scotch bonnet. The bell peppers and green onions add not only texture, but a sweet crunch and brightness. You could swap salmon or shrimp for the chicken, or use fettuccine or rigatoni instead of the penne, if you like; just mind the cooking time. You could even halve the heavy cream, or substitute coconut milk for more depth of flavor. Feel free to refrigerate any leftovers, and either reheat or eat them cold the next day. This is a dish that gets better with a little time.

Provided by Millie Peartree

Categories     dinner, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons jerk seasoning
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne pasta
3 bell peppers, preferably a mix of colors, thinly sliced
4 green onions, sliced, plus more for garnish
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup jerk seasoning
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1 Scotch bonnet pepper, pierced, not sliced (optional)
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: In a medium bowl, combine jerk seasoning, 1 tablespoon olive oil, garlic powder and smoked paprika. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let sit in the refrigerator for 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Pull chicken out about 1 hour before cooking, so it comes to room temperature.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium. Add the chicken to the skillet, and sear chicken on both sides until browned, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Once chicken is seared, transfer the skillet to the oven and roast chicken until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a cutting board, let rest for about 10 minutes, and slice on a bias.
  • As chicken roasts, prepare the pasta: Set a pot of well-salted water to a boil over high heat. Add the pasta, and cook according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  • Add 2 tablespoons oil to a heavy pot set over medium, and sauté bell peppers with green onions until peppers are barely softened, about 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook until it's fragrant, about another minute.
  • Add the 1/4 cup jerk seasoning to the pot and combine. Add the thyme and pierced pepper. Add heavy cream and vegetable stock and bring to a simmer. Mix in the Parmesan, then add pasta.
  • Top with the jerk chicken, and garnish with green onions. Serve hot.

Tips:

  • Use a flavorful marinade: The key to great jerk chicken is the marinade. Be sure to use a marinade that is packed with flavor, such as the one in this recipe. The marinade should contain a variety of spices, such as allspice, thyme, and nutmeg, as well as citrus juices and peppers.
  • Cook the chicken over indirect heat: Cooking the chicken over indirect heat will help to prevent it from drying out. If you are using a grill, place the chicken on the side of the grill that is not directly over the coals. If you are using an oven, place the chicken in a roasting pan and place it in the lower third of the oven.
  • Let the chicken rest before serving: Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the chicken, making it more tender and flavorful.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: Jerk chicken is a delicious dish that can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular sides include rice and peas, coleslaw, and fried plantains.

Conclusion:

Jerk chicken is a Jamaican dish that is full of flavor and spice. It is a popular dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. If you are looking for a new and exciting dish to try, jerk chicken is a great option. With its bold flavors and easy preparation, jerk chicken is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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