Joel's Jerk Chicken Pineapple Pasta

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 cups cooked penne pasta

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the jerk seasoning, thyme, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute.
3. Add the pineapple, chicken, and chicken broth and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the cream and cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the cooked pasta and stir to combine.
6. Serve warm.

Interesting Facts

• Jerk seasoning is a traditional Caribbean spice blend featuring a mix of allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, garlic, and other spices.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken.
• This dish is ready in less than 30 minutes.