Bahama Breeze's Jamaican Jerk Pasta

Step 1

In a blender, add 2 garlic cloves, thyme, allspice, scallions, jerk seasoning and water and blend well.  Cover the chicken completely in the marinade, coating well, and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours (8 hours preferred)

Step 2

Slice mushrooms in a medium slice.  Trim asparagus, using only the top 2 ½”.  Discard the rest.  Mince the remaining 3 garlic cloves.

Step 3

Boil the Farfalle in salted water to al dente instructions according to the box.  Drain and rinse under cold water and set aside.

Step 4

In a medium-sized sauté pan, melt 2 oz. of butter.  Once the butter begins to sizzle, add the mushrooms, and brown.  Once browned, set aside on a plate.  Using the same sauté pan as the mushrooms, add a touch of water to the pan to deglaze.  Toss the asparagus in the pan and “steam” the asparagus until the color becomes a vibrant green.  Do not overcook the asparagus, you are looking for a firm texture.  Once the asparagus is crisp and bright green, plate and set off to the side in the refrigerate to slow any further cooking process.

Step 5

On a very hot indoor grill pan or outdoor grill, grill the chicken until cooked throughout, about 8 minutes per side.  Freely brush the jerk marinade over the chicken breasts as they grill.  Once cooked completely, remove from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.  Slice each breast thinly.

Step 6

In a very large sauté pan or stock pot, add 6 oz. of butter.  Once the butter has melted, add the garlic and cook until fragrant.  Do not brown either the butter or the garlic.  Add the chicken stock and heavy cream and allow the mixture to come to a simmer.  Once simmering, add the parmesan.  Stirring constantly, melt the parmesan in the mixture.  Add the cracked black pepper, reduce the heat and allow the Parmesan cream sauce to reduce.

Step 7

Once the Parmesan cream has reduced by 1/3, add back in the sautéed mushrooms, sliced chicken, and al dente Farfalle.  Toss well.  Next add in the crisp asparagus and the minced parsley.  Make sure all ingredients are well tossed and the chicken and pasta are coated with the Parmesan cream.

Step 8

Serve with THE CHEESECAKE FACTORY'S Avocado Eggrolls or CHILI'S Southwest Eggrolls and Enjoy!