Easy Jerk Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
20 minutes
Servings:
6 Servings
Ingredients
  • 1 pound penne pasta
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the penne and cook it according to the package directions, then drain it and set it aside.
  2. In the meantime, make the jerk seasoning: in a small bowl, add the salt, pepper, brown sugar, cumin, paprika, onion powder, dried thyme, cinnamon, cloves, cayenne, and nutmeg, and stir to combine.
  3. In a medium skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Once hot, add the chicken and sprinkle with about half of the jerk seasoning.
  4. Cook until the chicken has browned on each side and the internal temperature reaches 165 F, about 15 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken from heat and slice the tenderloins into strips.
  6. In a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the sliced bell peppers and remaining jerk seasoning.
  7. Sauté and stir until the bell peppers begin to char.
  8. Add the drained pasta, Parmesan, sliced chicken, and remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stir to combine.
  9. Serve immediately.