Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
User Reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
1281 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo
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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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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.
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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 Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
1281kcal
(64%)
Carbohydrates
104g
(35%)
Protein
55g
(110%)
Fat
72g
(111%)
Saturated Fat
41g
(205%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
25g
Trans Fat
2g
Cholesterol
247mg
(82%)
Sodium
2019mg
(84%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1281 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 1281kcal | 64% |
| Carbohydrates | 104g | 35% |
| Protein | 55g | 110% |
| Fat | 72g | 111% |
| Saturated Fat | 41g | 205% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 25g | 147% |
| Trans Fat | 2g | 100% |
| Cholesterol | 247mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 2019mg | 84% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
15 reviews
Excellent
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