We put a healthy spin on the Caribbean classic, Jerk Chicken Pasta! This spicy Jamaican-style dish is juicy, slightly sweet, and super easy to make! It also is lower-calorie than traditional creamy Rasta Pasta recipes! We’ll also show you how to cook jerk chicken on the stove with this quick dinner idea!
We’re so hooked on this spicy-sweet taste, and the chicken turned out so tender and juicy! You’ll also love how quick and easy it is to make! It’s perfect for a family dinner or to meal prep all week!
What is Jerked Chicken Pasta?
Jerk chicken is native to Jamaica and uses a mix of seasonings for a spicy, sweet flavor. We actually buy pre-made Jamaican Jerk Spice to make this recipe super easy to make, but you can also make your own homemade jerk seasoning.
What is Jerk seasoning made of?
Jerk Spice typically includes chiles, thyme, cinnamon, garlic, and nutmeg.
Jerk Chicken Pasta Ingredients
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 ½ lb chicken, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, optional
- 4 cups penne pasta, cooked
What should you serve with jerk chicken pasta?
Since it’s a spicy dish, we like it with cornbread or a slightly sweet dish to balance the heat. You can also totally eat it on its own too!
How many calories are in this Jerk Chicken Pasta?
Our Jerk Chicken Pasta has 498 calories per serving; however, you could make it even lower in calories by using a lower calorie or veggie pasta.
We skipped heavy cream, coconut milk, and cheese to keep this recipe lighter than traditional pasta rasta recipes.
Can you reheat jerk chicken pasta?
Yes, you can reheat jerk chicken pasta.
We’d recommend keeping the chicken and pasta separate until you’re ready to eat it though.
You can reheat the chicken in the oven. We cover it in a pan and reheat at 400°F for about 6 minutes.
Then we either make fresh noodles or heat them up in the microwave until warmed. Then, we mix the two together.
How long can you keep Jerk Chicken Pasta in the fridge?
Can I freeze Jerk Chicken Pasta?
You could cook the Jerk Chicken and freeze it, but I wouldn’t freeze the pasta.
How do I reheat frozen Jerk Chicken?
How to Cook Jerk Chicken on the Stove
Jerk Chicken is usually grilled, but we also wanted to keep this super simple and easy to enjoy year round! You can cook Jerk Chicken Pasta on the stove in under 30 minutes!
You just want to put your olive oil, chicken, garlic, jerk seasoning and onion into a large pan and sauté over medium heat until chicken is cooked all the way through.
Then, you’ll add in your lime juice, chicken broth and cilantro. The last step is to add in your pasta and let it all cook for about 5 minutes together.
If you’d like it more spicy, you can add a little bit of cayenne pepper as well.
This Caribbean pasta dish is the perfect, easy dinner for busy nights!
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Healthy Jerk Chicken Pasta on The Stove
We put a healthy spin on the Caribbean classic, Jerk Chicken Pasta! This spicy Jamaican-style dish is juicy, slightly sweet, and super easy to make on the stove! It also is lower-calorie than traditional creamy Rasta Pasta recipes!
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 ½ lb chicken, cubed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Jamaican jerk seasoning
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, optional
- 4 cups penne pasta, cooked
Instructions
- Place olive oil, chicken, garlic, jerk seasoning and onion into a large pan and sautè over medium heat until chicken is cooked all the way through.
- Add lime juice, chicken broth and cilantro.
- Continue to cook over medium heat, allowing broth to reduce, about 10 minutes.
- Add cooked pasta to the chicken mixture and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with additional cilantro and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
5Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 498Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 129mgSodium: 363mgCarbohydrates: 34gNet Carbohydrates: 32gFiber: 2gSugar: 2gProtein: 39g
Nutrition information isn’t always accurate.
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