How To Make The Most Delicious Rasta Pasta- Chicken (Protein)

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: canned chickpeas

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option

Jamaican jerk seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade spice blend

💰Cheaper: cajun seasoning

Homemade blends can reduce sodium and cost

Boil water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and set aside, reserving some pasta water.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced bell peppers, onion, and garlic; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in Jamaican jerk seasoning and mix well, cooking for an additional 2 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and stir to combine, allowing to simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Add cooked pasta to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.

If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time until desired consistency is reached.

Mix in cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.

Season with black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Garnish with chopped scallions and parsley before serving.

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