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!
This is one of our favorite Instant Pot Cajun recipes!
Print this Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken pasta recipe below:
Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta Recipe is super easy. Everyone will go crazy over the creamy sauce with the perfect amount of Cajun flavor.
- 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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Place the chicken in the bottom of the Instant pot.
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Sprinkle with the cajun seasoning and minced garlic.
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Add the onions and peppers on top.
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Pour in the chicken broth.
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Cover and set the valve to sealing.
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Set the pressure for 8 minutes and do a quick release to release the pressure.
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Remove the chicken and shred.
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Meanwhile cook the pasta until al dente.
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In a small bowl whisk together the cornstarch and cold water.
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Stir into the Instant Pot liquid to help thicken the sauce.
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Add the cream cheese to the Instant Pot and stir until the cream cheese melted.
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Stir in the chicken and the cooked pasta.
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Serve immediately and top with parmesan cheese.
Try this Instant Pot Chicken Cordon Bleu Recipe that takes all the work out of traditional cordon blue recipes.
You might also like Instant Pot Honey Bourbon Chicken Recipe with delicious honey, brown sugar, teriyaki sauce and more.
Enjoy fajitas any day of the week when you make this Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas Recipe in just minutes.
Instant pot baked ziti can be ready in under 10 minutes for a one pot meal your family will love for dinner.
Try these other easy instant pot chicken recipes:
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Legs Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Creamy Chicken Taco Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Fajita Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken and Stuffing Dinner
- Healthy Chicken Tacos Pressure Cooker Recipe
- Chicken Spinach Artichoke Pasta Instant Pot Recipe
- Instant Pot Shredded Buffalo Chicken
If you love this try these Instant pot recipes:
- Quick and Easy Instant Pot Potatoes
- Mississippi Pot Roast Pressure Cooker Recipe
- Brown Sugar Carrots Pressure Cooker recipe
- Brown Rice Pressure Cooker Recipe
- Ham and Bean Instant Pot Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Taco Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Cheeseburger Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Creamy Taco Soup Recipe
- Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe
Bridget Harrison says
Do you think we can cook the linguine inside the instant pot with the chicken?