Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta
Description
This is a great and easy recipe. I made it today in the Instant Pot and just sauteed some meat to go along with it. It’s a full meal and a really comforting one. This is the perfect dish for the fall. Today, my favorite recipe for Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Pasta.
Ingredients
- 1 pound penne pasta
- 2 cups water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced
- 1 sliced poblano pepper
- 1/4 cup tomato, diced
- 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, or Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Shredded Cheese
- 8 tablespoons cream cheese
Instructions
Simple Chicken Directions:
- Add olive oil, chicken, pepper, diced tomato, blackening seasoning, salt, and black pepper in a large skillet.
- Cook the chicken until fully cooked, about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring constantly.
Simple Pasta Directions:
- In your Instant Pot, add the penne and water.
- Set manual high pressure for 4 minutes, making sure that the vent is sealed. When the time is done, do a quick release.
- Drain, reserving about 1/4 cup of pasta water.
- Mix in the shredded cheese, cream cheese, and reserved water, and mix well.
- Add the blackened chicken, diced tomatoes, and poblano peppers (cooked as directed below)
- Plate, serve, and enjoy!
Equipment
- Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 724kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 41gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 102mgSodium: 818mgPotassium: 802mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1108IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 2mg