Ever since I was a kid, Alfredo pasta has been one of my favorite meals. I started cooking at just 8 years old, and over the years, my love for making food from scratch has only grown. Now, Jerk Chicken & Shrimp Pasta is one of my family's most requested dishes. My sister and niece get excited every time I make it, eagerly watching as I bring everything together. It’s more than just a meal—it’s a way for us to bond, share laughs, and create memories around the dinner table.
About Recipe
See Ingredients Table Below
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Spice Level: Medium to Spicy (adjust jerk seasoning to taste)
Preparation
- Dice bell peppers into small pieces.
- Chop onions and mince garlic.
- Slice chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Peel and devein shrimp if necessary.
- Season with jerk seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Cooking Instructions
Serving Size 2-4
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add olive oil.
- Cook the seasoned chicken until fully cooked, then remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, cook the shrimp until pink and opaque, then remove and set aside.
- Boil the bowtie pasta according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In the skillet, add butter, minced garlic, diced onions, and bell peppers. Sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir in grated Parmesan cheese.
- Add cooked pasta to the sauce and mix well.
- Return the cooked chicken and shrimp to the skillet and toss everything together.
- Simmer for a few minutes until well combined, then serve hot.
| Ingredient | Quantity | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Boneless Chicken Breast | 2 (6 oz each) | 330 |
| Large Shrimp | 12 pieces | 120 |
| Bowtie Pasta | 8 oz | 320 |
| Olive Oil | 2 tbsp | 240 |
| Bell Peppers (Red, Green, Yellow) | 1/2 cup diced | 25 |
| Onion | 1/4 cup diced | 16 |
| Garlic | 2 cloves minced | 9 |
| Jerk Seasoning | 2 tbsp | 20 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp | 102 |
| Heavy Cream | 1 cup | 820 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1/2 cup grated | 220 |