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Instant Pot Copycat Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta

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Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

There is nothing like a good Copycat Recipe. Today’s recipe for Instant Pot Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta is my take on Chili’s famous pasta dish. Same great flavor and great taste.

There is no Chili’s near us, but we recently went to visit some relatives up North, and we got a chance to dine at Chilis. My kids, who absolutely love anything pasta, both ordered the Cajun Chicken Pasta and fell in love. So, when I came back home, I put it on my list of things to figure out how to prepare in the Instant Pot.

This is a simple recipe, and I love making pasta dishes with the help of my Instant Pot. The signature sauce is a homemade alfredo sauce, which is easily made in minutes.

Instant Pot Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

Ingredients:

  • Penne Pasta
  • Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Cajun Seasoning
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Half and Half
  • Lemon Zest
  • Salt
  • Black Pepper
  • Garlic Powder
  • Diced Tomatoes
  • Shredded Parmesan Cheese

Pasta Directions:

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

Chicken Directions:

  1. Season your chicken with the Cajun seasoning, slice the chicken into strips.
  2. Press the saute button on the Instant Pot after you are done cooking your pasta.
  3. Add 4 tablespoons of oil.
  4. Sauté until the inside of your chicken reaches 165°

Sauce Directions:

  1. 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 Instant Pot.
  2. Continue to stir until it starts to bubble.
  3. Return your past to the bowl, mixing well.
  4. Transfer your pasta to your serving dish. Top with a few strips of chicken, diced tomatoes, and as much Parmesan cheese as you want! Enjoy!

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Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta

Instant Pot Copycat Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta

  • Author: ForkToSpoon.com
  • Prep Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 40
  • Yield: 4 Servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course, Pasta
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: American
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There is nothing like a good Copycat Recipe. Today’s recipe for Instant Pot Copycat Cajun Chicken Pasta is my take on Chili’s famous pasta dish. Same great flavor and great taste.


Ingredients

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10 oz penne pasta
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
4 tablespoons butter (divided)
3 cups half and half
1/8 teaspon of lemon zest
1 1/2  teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Tomatoes (diced)
Shredded Parmesan cheese


Instructions

Pasta Directions:

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

Chicken Directions:

  1. Season your chicken with the Cajun seasoning, slice the chicken into strips.
  2. Press the saute button on the Instant Pot after you are done cooking your pasta.
  3. Add 4 tablespoons of oil.
  4. Sauté until the inside of your chicken reaches 165°

Sauce Directions:

  1. 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 Instant Pot.
  2. Continue to stir until it starts to bubble.
  3. Return your past to the bowl, mixing well.
  4. Transfer your pasta to your serving dish. Top with a few strips of chicken, diced tomatoes, and as much Parmesan cheese as you want! Enjoy!


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