Creamy Jerk Pasta With Chicken And Peas Recipe

Name: Creamy Jerk Pasta With Chicken And Peas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 175 g dried spaghetti or 175 g linguine; 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/3 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium; 1/4 cup 35% cream; 2 tablespoons cream cheese; 2 tablespoons bottled jerk sauce (Or jerk marinade or seasoning -- I like Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning and PC 'memories' jerk marinade, ); 1/2 cup frozen sweet peas; 2 cups raw spinach, washed and trimmed; 1/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

Servings: persons

175 g dried spaghetti or 175 g linguine
1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium
1/4 cup 35% cream
2 tablespoons cream cheese
2 tablespoons bottled jerk sauce (Or jerk marinade or seasoning -- I like Walkerswood Jerk Seasoning and PC 'memories' jerk marinade, )
1/2 cup frozen sweet peas
2 cups raw spinach, washed and trimmed
1/8 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1
Cook the pasta in lots of salted water.
2
While the pasta is cooking, make the sauce:.
3
Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
4
Sprinkle the chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then saute them in the oil until browned on the outside. Take the pan off the heat and remove the chicken. Don't worry if it is not cooked all the way through.
5
Add 1 Tbsp to the pan and turn the heat to med-low.
6
Add the garlic and cook for 30 sec -- do not allow it to brown.
7
Add the chicken broth, the cream cheese, the cream and the jerk sauce. Simmer for about 5 minutes, until the cream cheese melts and the sauce thickens slightly. Taste, and add more jerk sauce if you want more spice.
8
Add the chicken, and simmer for 1 more minute, until all chicken is cooked through.
9
Add spinach and frozen peas, and cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute, until peas are warm.
10
By now the pasta should be cooked. Do not drain the pasta. Rather, use tongs to remove it from the water and put it, still dripping, into the sauce. (The drips of pasta water are starchy and help thicken the sauce.).
11
Turn off the heat under the sauce.
12
Toss, adding salt and pepper to taste. If using parmesan, add it now, and toss.
13
Serve!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 175 g dried spaghetti or 175 g linguine, 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Jerk Pasta With Chicken And Peas falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Creamy Jerk Pasta With Chicken And Peas

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