IrieDiva’s Jamaican Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Up for a recipe? This is my own spin on a classic Italian recipe. Jamaican Jerk Chicken Alfredo is deliciously rich, creamy and spicy and takes the same amount of time to make as the alfredo that comes in a pouch or jar and rivals that of any restaurant for like a quarter of the price.
Actually, when I’m done with the recipe I’ll try to eyeball how much the dish cost me to make so you’ll get an idea. Most Alfredo recipes call for flour and heavy cream. I vetoed that and used some good old whole cream evaporated milk. It was mmm mmm good.
Jamaican Jerk Chicken Alfredo
Recipe:
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts cut up into bite-sized pieces
2 cups pasta
2 tbsp jerk sauce (use this one, it’s the real deal)
1 cup broccoli
1 small bell pepper, chopped
3 cloves minced garlic
1 cup evaporated milk
2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
salt and pepper to taste
Boil your pasta as to package specifications, making sure not to overcook. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet heat your coconut oil and sauté your garlic (make sure not to burn!) Season your chicken with the jerk sauce, parsley, salt and pepper and throw into your garlic. Cook over medium heat until chicken juices run clear. Throw in your evap milk, parmesan cheese, julienned bell pepper and broccoli. Simmer for a few minutes and then throw your pasta into this mix and simmer on low for just a few mins to allow all your flavours to come together.
Voila! This serves 2 persons. Some people get really impressed when I say I made jerk chicken alfredo for dinner but it really is so easy…easier than making up an old-fashioned pot of rice and peas.
I must say that using so much garlic in my cooking is a new thing for me. Garlic smells horrible, doesn’t it? But I figure if all the chefs on food network swear by it so much there must be something to this garlic thing so I went ahead and gave it a try. It was so wonderful!!!!
When you have a mental block against something its a hell of a thing. I was keeping myself from all the garlicky goodness. I’m still not a fan of garlic bread though. The halitosis! LOL! That one can stay.
Try my Ackee and Saltfish Recipe, that one’s a winner too!
So as for cost…and remember these are Jamaican dollars I’m quoting, the current rate is about $86 – $1
A tray of 4 chicken breasts cost me $519 and I split it into 2 so that’s $270 thereabout
A tray of broccoli cost me around $80 and I split it into 2 so that’s $40
The tray of bell peppers was about $80 and it has three, I used one
The parm cheese was $220 for the bottle and I have lots more in it
The bag of pasta was about $100 ad I split it into 2
So…the meal cost about $450 and it served 2 people. I’m sure it would’ve been even cheaper had I bought my veggies at the market instead of in the supermarket too……. The pasta joint charging me about $1500 for this dish? kick rocks! I got ambiance at home! (Or maybe I’ll be back when I’m lazy)
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Sounds good! I'm going to try this one day this week
it's always cheaper if you cook it yourself
good going
I will be making this soon. Saw the pasta recently and thought about doing it.