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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.
Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts
I get more requests for chicken breast recipes than any other type. So today I’m sharing a really easy and delicious Instant Pot chicken breast recipe for you.
This is a 30 minute meal, and the results taste like a restaurant quality meal. The Cajun or Creole seasoning gives a wonderful flavor.
Is This Recipe Very Spicy?
No, this recipe is has just a bit of a kick from the Cajun or Creole seasoning. It will depend on the brand you use.
Also, I like a little bit more heat, so I have added a small amount of cayenne pepper to the recipe. This is optional.
Can I use Frozen Chicken Breasts?
You can, however the outcome will be a bit different from using thawed.
• You won’t be able to brown the chicken.
• The cook time will change since you won’t be browning it. Add a couple of minutes, depending on the size of the piece of chicken.
• Frozen chicken releases water, so you may need to use more thickener.
• In my opinion, the flavor won’t be quite as good, but it will be okay.
The steps to make these pressure cooker Cajun chicken breasts are easy. Here they are:
Can I Cook the Pasta With the Chicken?
No, it works better when you cook the pasta separately. The sauce will be thick, rich, and flavorful.
Also, this method allows you to serve this over potatoes, mashed or riced cauliflower, biscuits, or other.
I do have an Instant Pot Cajun Pasta that is a “dump and start” recipe, and you can cook it all together. It is very good.
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If you make this delicious pressure cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts recipe, please leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d like to know how you liked it!
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Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts
Equipment
- 3 qt, 6 qt, or 8 qt pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 2-3 Chicken Breasts (boneless/skinless)
- 1 tsp Dried Basil
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 ¼ cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 3 cloves Garlic, pressed or finely minced
- 1 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 3 tsp Cajun Seasoning (or Creole, if preferred)
- 1/8-1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
To Thicken
- 3 Tbsp Flour
- 3 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, softened, almost melted
To Finish
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- ½ cup Roasted Red Peppers, chopped
Garnish
- ⅓ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Turn on the Sauté setting. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and butter and coat the bottom of the pot.
- Add the chicken breasts. Sprinkle on the basil and garlic powder. Brown a few minutes on each side. Then remove to a plate (the chicken will still be raw inside). Set aside.
- Add the broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze (get the browned bits off the bottom of the pot).
- Add the garlic, smoked paprika, Cajun seasoning, and cayenne pepper. Stir.
- Add the chicken back into the pot. Cancel the Sauté setting.
- Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.
- Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- button or dial to select 6 minutes. High Pressure. The pot will take a few minutes to come to pressure.
- When the cook cycle has finished, turn off the pot and let it sit undisturbed for 5 minutes (5 minute natural release). Then turn the steam release knob to the Venting position to release the remaining steam/pressure.
- When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid.
- Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.
- Mix together the softened butter and the flour.
- Turn on the Sauté setting. When the sauce starts to simmer, whisk in the butter/flour mixture. Whisk until the sauce is thickened. Turn off the pot.
- Stir in the heavy cream and the roasted red peppers.
- Slice the chicken breasts and return to the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and parmesan. Serve over linguine or other pasta.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Delicious! I followed the recipe exactly except I didn’t add the extra cayenne. The sauce had a little heat and the entire meal was delicious.
Family loved it! Delicious and easy. Going on the list of dinners to make again.
I doubled the recipe and added shrimp, it was DELICIOUS 😋
Is this made in the 3Qt InstantPot
You can make it in any size pot.
But are the ingredients as listed able to fit in a 3 qt?
Yes. Try not to overlap the chicken too much.
made this last night and it was great – will go with 2 tsp of cajon seasoning next time and there will be a next time
We had this for dinner tonight and it was a hit! Everyone loved it! It’s a five-star recipe ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This chicken is so delicious! My kids really liked it too.
I made this last night and it was delicious. I tried to give you a 5-star rating the the star thing wasn’t working!
Do you know the carb content of this dish?