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Cajun chicken pasta with cubed chicken, red bell pepper strips, and penne in a creamy orange sauce.

Cajun Chicken Pasta in the Instant Pot

Creamy cajun chicken pasta made in an Instant Pot in 19 minutes, with penne, bell pepper, Parmesan, and a 4-minute pressure cook. Serves 4.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb chicken breast 454 g; cut into cubes
  • 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1 medium bell pepper diced
  • 8 oz pasta 227 g; penne or rotini
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté setting and pour in olive oil. When oil is hot, put in chicken, sprinkle with Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook until it gets browned.
  2. Put in onion, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until tender and aromatic.
  3. Add chicken broth, then put in pasta and stir to mix.
  4. Secure lid, switch Instant Pot to Manual, and set timer to 4 minutes.
  5. After cooking finishes, do a quick release to allow steam to escape.
  6. Mix in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  7. Check seasoning and adjust; if you want more heat, add cayenne pepper.
  8. Serve hot, topped with fresh parsley.