Because I wanted to cook everything under pressure for just 5 minutes, I diced my raw chicken into nice 1-2 inch pieces and sauteed with EVOO for about 5 minutes. That way the chicken was almost cooked and the rest would finish with the sauce under pressure.
Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 4 TBS unsalted butter
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped and cubed
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 2 tsp cajun seasoning
- 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz penne pasta (half of a box)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
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Push the saute button on your Instant Pot. While the pot is heating, cube chicken breast into small pieces about 1-2 inches in size.
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Once pot is hot, add in butter and cubed chicken. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes. Add in chopped up green bell pepper and saute additional minute.
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Add all spices to the chicken and stir. (cajun seasoning, dried basil, lemon pepper, salt, pepper and garlic powder). Click cancel on Instant Pot.
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Add in half a box or 8 oz of penne pasta and chicken broth and stir.
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Place lid on pot and seal. Push manual and adjust the time to 5 minutes. When timer goes off immediately vent all pressure from the pot.
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Open lid and push saute. Add in 1/2 cup heavy cream and stir. Saute for about 1 min to allow sauce to thicken. Garnish with Parmesan cheese.
