Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Flavorful Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta made with cajun seasonings, crispy bacon, fettuccine pasta, and tossed with heavy cream to create a creamy and flavorful broth.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 467kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 6 slices bacon cut into small pieces and cooked crispy
- 1 small onion diced
- 8 ounces fettuccine pasta
- 1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Coat chicken in cajun seasoning.
- Add butter to the Instant Pot and saute the seasoned chicken until all sides are browned.
- Remove the chicken and add the pieces of bacon and cook until it is crispy.
- Press cancel and remove the bacon and set it aside.
- Drain the bacon grease and deglaze the bottom of the pot.
- Layer the fettuccine pasta inside the liner by fanning the pasta in all directions.
- Add the chicken on top of the pasta.
- Sprinkle the black pepper, parsley, and garlic powder on top of the chicken.
- Pour the chicken broth on top of the pasta making sure all of the pasta is submerged.
- Close the lid and the vent.
- Pressure cook on High Pressure using the MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK setting for 4 minutes.
- Using the quick-release method, carefully and slowly release the pressure from the Instant Pot. Do this slowly to prevent water or steam from spewing out of the vent.
- Pour in the heavy cream and stir until combined.
- Toss with the bacon and serve immediately.
- Serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
The heat can be adjusted by reducing or adding more cajun seasoning according to taste.
*Refer to your pressure cooker's manual for how to safely use its features.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 143mg | Sodium: 278mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1326IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 2mg
