Instant Pot Chilis Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta: Easy & Delicious
This Instant Pot Chilis Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy a classic dish at home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 12 ounces penne pasta
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add olive oil. Once hot, add onions, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté until softened.
- Add chicken and Cajun seasoning, cook until chicken is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and add pasta, making sure pasta is submerged.
- Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Quick release the pressure and stir in heavy cream and diced tomatoes.
- Serve with grated Parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning to taste.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 30 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chilis, Cajun, Chicken Pasta, easy dinner, comfort food