Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 cup chicken broth; 1/2 onion (diced); 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 Tablespoon Cajun seasoning; 1 red bell pepper (seeded and cut into strips); 4 oz cream cheese; 12 oz linguini; 2 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup parmesan cheese

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5 from 1 vote

Published on July 25, 2019

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by Carrie Barnard

Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and so easy to prepare. Everyone will go crazy over the creamy and delicious sauce with just the perfect amount of Cajun flavor.

Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe

We eat a lot of chicken and I needed a way to jazz things up and keep it quick and easy. This delicious and creamy Cajun chicken pasta was a huge hit and everyone declared it a keeper.

The Cajun flavor really takes the chicken up a level and provides the perfect amount of heat. The dish has the perfect amount of heat but not so much that the kids can’t enjoy it. It is perfect for the entire family!

This dish is creamy and delicious. Each bite is loaded with lots of Cajun seasoning, cream cheese, red peppers and more.

It all comes together to make the chicken and pasta absolutely amazing. Plus, it is just so pretty!

The peppers really look gorgeous in this recipe and add such a pop of color. You can’t go wrong with this amazing recipe.

I love that the bell peppers are light and balance out the decadent cream sauce. It all blends together for a really delicious meal.

You will need a pressure cooker to make this Instant Pot recipe.

I am using an 8 quart Instant pot but you can use a 6 quart. I personally have an Instant Pot and so far I am loving it.

You can find the Instant pot on sale here. It’s really changed dinner time around here.

If you have been putting off trying an instant pot, I highly recommend going ahead and biting the bullet. I love using the pressure cooker when I don’t have much time.

It is perfect for frozen food or meals that normally take a while. You can toss everything in and have dinner ready in no time at all.

Those days when you forget to take something out of the freezer or wait until the last minute for dinner, the instant pot is your saving grace.

I am not exaggerating when I say it truly has changed meal time around here. We love ours and it makes soup recipes even easier.

You can also these Instant Pot Accessories to make pressure cooking a breeze. We just love to pressure cook and I am certain you will too.

If you prefer to use the slow cooker, try Crock Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe.

What do I need to make Cajun Chicken Pasta?

boneless skinless chicken thighs
chicken broth
onion
minced garlic
Cajun seasoning
red bell pepper
cream cheese
linguini
cornstarch
water
Parmesan cheese

How to make creamy cajun chicken pasta:

This meal comes together so quickly thanks to the pressure cooker. You can have dinner on the table in minutes!

Toss the chicken into the instant pot and sprinkle with all of the seasonings.

Top with onions and peppers and pour the chicken broth over it all.

In less than 10 minutes, you are going to have the most tender and delicious chicken to enjoy.

While the pasta is cooking, add the cream cheese to the pressure cooker and make sure it is melted and mixed into the chicken thoroughly.

Serve over pasta and dinner is ready to enjoy!

We love to sprinkle more Parmesan cheese on top of the pasta. Yum!

Creamy Cajun pasta instant pot recipe is so easy!

This recipe tastes really delicious but it requires very little work to put together. You can easily enjoy this chicken pasta dish even on busy weeknights.

What to serve with Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta?

We often serve a simple salad with this meal. It is quick and easy and goes great with the pasta.

You could also try Roasted Green Beans or learn how to steam broccoli in the microwave for a super easy veggie side dish.

Keep it simple and enjoy!

Try Instant Pot Cajun Chicken Breast!

This recipe uses chicken thighs so it is very frugal. The pasta also stretches the meat and helps you to feed a large family on a budget.

You can substitute chicken breasts or a mix of both if you prefer. The recipe is so versatile and you could even add diced tomatoes!

Another idea is to try smoked sausage instead of chicken. Yum!

We also love Instant Pot Cajun Chicken and Rice.

Try using rice instead of pasta for a nice change. It is so tasty!

Tip for making Instant Pot Cajun Alfredo:

One of our favorite time saving tips is to use a small food chopper or processor to quickly and easily chop the onions. If you do not have one of these, I highly recommend them.

They are such a time saver. I usually just chop the entire vegetable and freeze what I don’t need.

It’s so nice to be able to just take diced onion out of the freezer for recipes. This is how I meal prep. It’s so quick and easy and helps get dinner on the table fast.

Learn how to freeze peppers and how to freeze onions and you will save so much time in the kitchen!