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Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta

Angela Milnes
This Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta is the best way to satisfy your craving yet it is a healthier alternative meal. This high-protein meal will definitely love by your whole family.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 561 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 10 oz Penne Pasta
  • 2 Chicken Breasts
  • 4 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter divided
  • 3 cups Half and Half
  • ⅛ teaspoon Lemon Zest
  • 1.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 1.5 teaspoon Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 Cup Tomatoes diced
  • 1 Cup Parmesan cheese Shredded

Instructions
 

Cook The Pasta:

  • Place the penne pasta in the instant pot and fill with enough water to cover the noodles.
  • Close the lid and seal your lid by pushing the valve away from you.
  • Set to high pressure for 8 minutes.
  • Once your cook time is complete, do a quick release by bringing the valve toward you to open the pressure.
  • Drain your noodles in place in a separate bowl. Set aside.

Chicken In A skillet:

  • You can choose to cook your chicken on the side in the skillet while your pasta is cooking or in the Instant Pot.If you choose this option simply season your chicken with the Cajun seasoning.

Chicken In The Instant Pot:

  • In the instant pot after you are done cooking your pasta. Set to sauté mode. Add 4 tablespoons of oil (enough to cover the center of your pot).
  • Season with your Cajun seasoning and slice your chicken into strips and sauté (or cook whole, then slice later).
  • Cook until the inside of your chicken reaches 165°. 
  • If you don't have a thermometer test the chicken in cooked through using a fork.

Make The Sauce:

  • Continue to keep your instant pot on sauté mode. Add in your butter, half-and-half, lemon zest, pepper, salt.
  • And garlic powder to your pot.
  • Continue to stir until it starts to bubble and combine with pasta and chicken
  • Serve your pasta, chicken and zesty sauce in a bowl.

Notes

Deglaze Your Pot: If you choose to cook the chicken in the Instant Pot, be sure to deglaze the pot and scrape any food particles from the bottom of the pot before cooking the sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 561kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 32gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 1656mgPotassium: 652mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1678IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 349mgIron: 1mg
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