Joel's Jerk Chicken Pineapple Pasta

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

Submitted by Sarah S
Updated on February 3, 2025
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings

  • 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

  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.

  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 Fat 20g 25%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 298mg 13%
Total Carbohydrate 79g 29%
Dietary Fiber 6g 23%
Total Sugars 31g
Protein 35g 70%
Vitamin C 12mg 13%
Calcium 66mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%
Potassium 520mg 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.