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Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 1281 kcal
Course: Main Course

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

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  1. On the Instant Pot set it to the saute function.
  2. Pat the chicken breast dry with a paper towel and sprinkle both sides of the chicken with the Cajun seasoning.
  3. Add the olive oil to the Instant Pot.
  4. 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.
  5. Remove the chicken breasts and add them to a plate.
  6. To the Instant Pot add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
  7. 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.
  8. Add the heavy cream, pasta, and kosher salt.
  9. Do your best to push the pasta under the surface of the liquid but resist stirring too much.
  10. Add the chicken back to the top of the pasta mixture.
  11. Attach the lid and ensure the valve is in the "sealing" position.
  12. Turn the Instant Pot to "manual" and set it for 4 minutes.
  13. 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.
  14. When fully depressurized the lid will unlock and you can remove the lid.
  15. Remove the chicken from the Instant Pot and slice or shred the chicken.
  16. Add the thyme, Parmesan cheese, and butter to the pasta and stir until they have melted.
  17. 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 Information

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

% 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.