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
10ouncespenne pasta, dry
2mediumboneless skinless chicken breasts
4teaspoonsCajun seasoning
4tablespoonsbutter, (divided)
3cupshalf and half
3teaspoonslemon zest
1 1/2teaspoonkosher salt
1 1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoongarlic powder
1/2cuptomatoes, diced
1/2cupParmesan cheese, shredded
Instructions
Pasta Instructions:
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 manual 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 pasta in place in a separate bowl. Set aside.
Chicken Directions:
Season your chicken with the Cajun seasoning, slice the chicken into strips.
Press the saute button on the Instant Pot after you are done cooking your pasta.
Add 4 tablespoons of oil.
Sauté until the inside of your chicken reaches 165°
Sauce Directions:
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.
Continue to stir until it starts to bubble.
Return your past to the bowl, mixing well.
Serving:
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!