Jerk Chicken and Pasta

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This Jamaican-style jerk chicken pasta dish is passionately spicy! With jerk paste marinating the chicken and heating up the sauce, you'll get a burst of fire in every bite.

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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 teaspoons jerk paste

Pasta:

  • 1 (12 ounce) package uncooked egg noodles

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup chicken stock

  • ½ cup dry white wine

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

  • 1 tablespoon jerk paste

  • salt and pepper to taste

  • 2 medium lime, quartered, divided

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. Make the chicken: Rub chicken with jerk paste and place into a shallow dish. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  2. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  3. Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove to a plate and keep warm.

  4. While the chicken is cooking, make the pasta: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add egg noodles and cook at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 8 minutes. Drain.

  5. While the noodles are cooking, heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Mix in stock, wine, chopped cilantro, jerk paste, salt, and pepper. Squeeze 1/2 of the lime quarters into the pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and stir in cream. Cook and stir until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes; do not let it boil. Pour cooked egg noodles into the pan and toss with cream sauce until coated and warm.

  6. Divide noodles among four serving plates and top with grilled chicken. Squeeze remaining lime quarters over top and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

595 Calories
25g Fat
60g Carbs
37g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 595
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 32%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 169mg 56%
Sodium 205mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 60g 22%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 37g 75%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 75mg 6%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 392mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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