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Jerk Chicken Rasta Pasta
with bell pepper
Prep & Cook Time: 15-20 min.
Spice Level: Medium
Cook Within: 4 days
Contains: Milk, Wheat
- Calorie-Conscious
- Protein-Packed
Chef
David Welch
In Your Box (serves 2)
- 12 oz. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 8 oz. Cooked Penne Pasta
- 4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
- 1 Green Bell Pepper
- 1½ fl. oz. Jerk Sauce
- 2 Pepperjack Cheese Slices
- 0.64 oz. Ketchup
- 2 Green Onions
- 1 tsp. Blackening Seasoning
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Nutrition (per serving)
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Calories650
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Carbohydrates52g
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Net Carbs48g
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Fat27g
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Protein47g
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Sodium1420mg
Recipe Steps
You Will Need
- Olive Oil
- Butter
- 1 Medium Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave-Safe Bowl
- 1 Large Non-Stick Pan
- 1 Microwave
Before You Cook
Cooking Guidelines
To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:
- Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
- Seafood 145° F |
- Chicken 165° F |
- Ground Beef 160° F |
- Ground Turkey 165° F |
- Ground Pork 160° F
Customize It Instructions
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If using antibiotic free chicken, follow same instructions.
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If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side.
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1 Cook the Chicken
Pat chicken dry and season both sides with blackening seasoning.
Place a medium non-stick pan over medium heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil.Add chicken to hot pan. Cook until browned and chicken reaches a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees, 5-7 minutes per side.Remove from burner.While chicken cooks, continue recipe. -
2 Prepare the Ingredients
Remove stem, seeds, and ribs, and cut bell pepper into 1/4" dice.
Trim and thinly slice green onions on an angle, keeping white and green portions separate. -
3 Cook the Pasta
Place a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat and add 2 tsp. olive oil. Add bell peppers to hot pan. Stir occasionally until tender, 6-8 minutes.
Stir in white portions of green onions until fragrant, 60-90 seconds.Add cream base, cheese (to taste), and 2 Tbsp. water. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.Once simmering, stir often until sauce is slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes.Stir in pasta until heated through, 60-90 seconds.Remove from burner.While pasta cooks, continue recipe. -
4 Make Sauce and Finish Dish
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine ketchup, 1/2 Tbsp. butter, and jerk sauce (to taste). Microwave uncovered until heated through, 45-60 seconds.
Carefully remove from microwave and stir to combine.Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping pasta with chicken. Slice chicken, if desired. Garnish with sauce (to taste) and green portions of green onions. Bon appétit!
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