🍝🔥 Jerk Chicken Rotel Pasta

🍝🔥 Jerk Chicken Rotel Pasta

🍝🔥 Jerk Chicken Rotel Pasta

Creamy, cheesy pasta with tender jerk-seasoned chicken and a spicy Rotel kick — baked until bubbly and irresistible.

This Jerk Chicken Rotel Pasta is comfort food with bold Caribbean flavor. Creamy Velveeta and Parmesan melt into a rich sauce, while jerk-seasoned chicken and Rotel tomatoes bring heat and depth. It’s easy, filling, and always a crowd-pleaser.

Perfect for weeknight dinners, meal prep, or when you want pasta that EATS.

⏱ Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes

  • Cook Time: 20 minutes

  • Total Time: ~35 minutes

  • Servings: 6–8

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 lb pasta noodles, cooked (rotini recommended)

  • 1 lb chicken breast, cubed

  • ½ onion, chopped

  • ½ bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 tbsp mild jerk seasoning

  • 16 oz Velveeta cheese, cubed

  • 2 cups Parmesan cheese, shredded

  • 1 pint heavy whipping cream

  • 1 can Rotel tomatoes (with juices)

  • Parsley, chopped (for garnish)

  • Oil, for sautéing

👩🏽🍳 Instructions

1. Cook the Pasta

Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

2. Season & Cook the Chicken

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat.
Add cubed chicken and season with mild jerk seasoning.
Cook until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

3. Sauté the Veggies

In the same skillet, add onion and bell pepper.
Sauté until soft and fragrant.

4. Make the Creamy Sauce

Lower heat and add:

  • Velveeta cheese

  • Heavy whipping cream

  • Parmesan cheese

  • Rotel tomatoes

Stir until cheese is fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

5. Combine Everything

Add the cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce.
Stir until everything is evenly coated.

6. Bake

Transfer pasta to a baking dish.
Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, until bubbly and lightly golden on top.

7. Garnish & Serve

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

🍽 Serving Suggestions

  • Serve with garlic bread or a side salad

  • Add steamed broccoli or green beans

  • Great as leftovers — reheats beautifully

🔥 Flavor Tip

For extra heat, use spicy Rotel or add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce.

🧡 Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Creamy, cheesy, and comforting

  • Jerk flavor without overpowering heat

  • Easy baked pasta for busy nights

  • Feeds a crowd and stretches ingredients

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