Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts

Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts are a flavorful Instant Pot 30 minute meal. With just enough spice, and a creamy sauce, pressure cooker Cajun chicken breasts are delicious.

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INGREDIENTS

Step-by-step instructions!

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Turn on the Sauté setting. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and butter and coat the bottom of the pot.

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Add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle on the basil and garlic powder. Brown a few minutes on each side. Then remove to a plate.

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Add the broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

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Add the garlic, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir.

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Add the chicken back into the pot. Cancel the Sauté setting.

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