Instant Pot Copycat Chili’s Cajun Chicken Pasta
Description
Recreate Chili's Cajun Chicken Pasta at home with a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce that’s irresistibly delicious—better than the restaurant version!
Ingredients
- 10 ounces penne pasta, dry
- 2 medium boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter, (divided)
- 3 cups half and half
- 3 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup Parmesan 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!
Equipment
- Instant Pot, or Ninja Foodi
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 64gProtein: 32gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 1345mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 2252IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 376mgIron: 2mg