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Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo is the weeknight meal that is sure to impress! It's spicy and creamy and made 100% in the Instant Pot. It's super simple and packed full of flavor!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 16 ounces uncooked pasta
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
  • 1-1/2 cups Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 large tomatoes seeds removed and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsly

Instructions

  • On the Instant Pot set it to the saute function.
  • Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
  • Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot.
  • When the oil is hot add the chicken and brown both sides of the chicken, about 3-4 minutes per side. The chicken will not be fully cooked but this is ok.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and add them to a plate.
  • To the Instant Pot add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken stock and scrape the bottom of the pan to pick up any brown bits stuck on the pan from browning the chicken.
  • Add the heavy cream, pasta, and kosher salt.
  • Do your best to push the pasta under the surface of the liquid but resist stirring too much.
  • Add the chicken back to the top of the pasta mixture.
  • Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the "sealing" position.
  • Turn the Instant Pot to "manual" and set it for 4 minutes.
  • Once the Instant Pot has finished cooking release the pressure manually by switching the valve to the "venting" position. BE CAREFUL HOT STEAM WILL COME OUT OF THE VALVE.
  • When fully depressurized the lid will unlock and you can remove the lid.
  • Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and slice or shred the chicken.
  • Add the thyme, Parmesan cheese, and butter to the pasta and stir until they have melted.
  • Serve the pasta topped with chicken, diced tomatoes, and parsley.

Notes

  • Make sure that your chicken breasts are no thicker than 3/4 inch so they cook all the way through. If you have thicker chicken breasts you can cut them in half.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 1281kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 55g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 41g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 247mg | Sodium: 2019mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g
Course Main Course
Keyword cajun chicken pasta, cajun pasta, cheesy pasta recipes, instant pot cajun chicken pasta, instant pot pasta recipes, instant pot recipes, pasta recipes
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