Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Jerk chicken is everywhere now and I absolutely love it! I have been to the Caribbean islands and have had authentic jerk chicken but I have to say……….the best place I have ever eaten jerk chicken was at a hole in-the-wall restaurant in Atlanta. I know, its not the Caribbeans but it was so delicious!!!! The spices and flavor of jerk sauce are amazing. You get a hint of sweet, saltiness and spice all in one bite. I did not make an authentic jerk marinade so I bought the best store bought marinade. Caution, if you use too much of the marinade, it will be extremely spicy! The first time I used this marinade, I used the entire jar on some chicken wings and they were so spicy that we could not eat them. Now I know, a little bit will go a long way. Putting a jerk chicken with Alfredo sauce and noodles is a great combination. For this recipe, I used chicken breast but you can definitely use boneless, skinless chicken thighs. Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions. In a bowl, add the chicken breasts.
To the chicken, add 2 tsp of onion powder, 2 tsp garlic salt, 2 tsp paprika and 2 tbsp of jerk marinade. Make sure to fully coat the chicken on both sides.
In a skillet, add 3 tbsp of butter. Once the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the chicken breasts. Cook the chicken breasts 5-7 minutes per side. To make sure the chicken is fully cooked on the inside, add a lid to the skillet and cover for 5 minutes. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add 1 tbsp of butter to the pan and add 1/2 cup of diced white onion and 1 tsp of minced garlic. Stir well. Cook until the onions are soft.
Once the onions have cooked down, add 3 cups of heavy cream and 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese.
Season with salt and pepper (to taste) and cook on medium heat for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
Once the sauce thickens, add the cooked fettuccine pasta to the sauce and mix well. Make sure the pasta is evenly coated with the sauce. Taste and add more salt & pepper if necessary.
Cut the chicken into thin slices.
Add the chicken on top of the pasta. Top with fresh parmesan cheese and parsley. Serve with a salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. ENJOY!
Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Ingredients
- 4 cups fettuccine noodles
- 2 chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Walkerswood Traditional Jerk Seasoning
- 2 tsp garlic salt
- 2 tsp onion powder
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup diced white onion
- salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine according to the package directions.
- Season the chicken breasts with the jerk marinade, onion powder, garlic salt and paprika. Make sure each side of the chicken is fully coated.
- Add 3 tbsp of butter to a skillet. Once the butter has melted, add the chicken breasts.
- Cook 5-7 minutes per side. Cover with a lid for 5 minutes to make sure the inside of the chicken is fully cooked. Once cooked, remove and set aside.
- Add 1 tbsp of butter to the skillet.
- Once the butter has melted, add the diced onions and minced garlic to the pan. Stir well.
- Once the onions are soft, add the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese. Cook for 10-15 minutes or until the sauce thickens.
- Add the cooked pasta to the sauce. Stir and add salt and pepper. Stir well.
- Taste to make sure It is seasoned to your liking.
- Slice the chicken breasts into thin slices. Add the chicken to the pasta.
- Top with shredded parmesan and fresh parsley. Serve with a salad and garlic bread for a complete meal. ENJOY!
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