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jerk chicken pasta alfredo on white plate

Jerk Chicken Pasta Alfredo


  • Author: Savannah
  • Total Time: 45 mins

Description

Bring the Islands to your kitchen with this spicy Jerk Chicken Alfredo! You get a full serving of veggies in this one, so you won’t feel too bad about pasta night.

Ingredients

Jerk Marinade:

  • 4 large green onions, white parts and some tender green tops, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce

  • 1 lime, zested

  • 1 teaspoon green chile pepper flakes

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 splash lime juice

  • ½ teaspoon whole allspice berries

  • ½ teaspoon whole black peppercorns

  • ½ teaspoon yellow mustard

  • ½ teaspoon ground thyme

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon ground coriander

  •  teaspoon dried rosemary

  •  teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed

  • 16 ounces penne pasta

Alfredo Sauce:

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 ½ cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced


Instructions

Blend green onions, garlic, spices, herbs, lime juice, soy sauce, and oil into a thick jerk marinade. Coat the chicken in the mixture inside a sealed zip-top bag and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. While it rests, boil penne pasta in salted water until tender, then drain. In a pan, melt butter, add milk, and simmer. Whisk in Parmesan and garlic until creamy. Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet until done, about 7–8 minutes. Slice it, stir into the Alfredo sauce, and let simmer to blend flavors. Serve over the cooked pasta and enjoy.

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins