Easy Rasta Pasta Recipe

An ingenious fusion creation, Rasta Pasta marries the flavors of Jamaican jerk chicken with a creamy pasta reminiscent of Italy’s alfredo dishes.

Our recipe streamlines the process into an easy one-pot skillet dinner. We’ve got some sneaky strategies for making it healthier … but still 100% absolutely addictive!

- chicken breasts - black pepper - penne pasta - salt - parmesan cheese - chicken broth

Sprinkle chicken strips with 2 teaspoons jerk seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, tossing to coat evenly and thoroughly.

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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to the pan and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is just barely done.

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Add pasta to the pan and top with pepper strips, green onions, and garlic. Sprinkle remaining jerk seasoning, salt, and black pepper over top.

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Once it comes up to a boil, reduce the heat to about medium or medium-low, to maintain a lively simmer. Continue cooking until the pasta is tender.

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Add parmesan cheese and 2 tablespoons cream cheese, stirring to melt the cream cheese and distribute both cheeses evenly.

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You can also pass extra jerk seasoning at the table, so everyone can adjust their own spice levels.

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