Joel's Jerk Chicken Pineapple Pasta

Joel's Jerk Chicken Pineapple Pasta

My genius husband came up with this quick and spicy concoction. It has become one of my favorite meals!

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Yield:
2 servings
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed
  • 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple tidbits with juice
  • ¼ cup shredded coconut
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning mix
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 ounces dry fettuccini noodles

Directions

Step 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir chicken until no longer pink and juices run clear, 7 to 10 minutes. Stir in the pineapple and its juice, coconut, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, cinnamon, chili powder, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low and simmer 15 minutes.

Step 2
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain. Toss chicken mixture with drained pasta.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

628
Calories
20g
Fat
79g
Carbs
35g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 628
% Daily Value *
Total Fat20g 25%
Saturated Fat9g 45%
Cholesterol69mg 23%
Sodium298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate79g 29%
Dietary Fiber6g 23%
Total Sugars31g
Protein35g
Vitamin C12mg 59%
Calcium66mg 5%
Iron4mg 22%
Potassium520mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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