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Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts

February 21, 2020 by Sandy 11 Comments

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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.

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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.

Sliced Pressure cooker Creamy Cajun Chicken Breast over noodles on oval plate

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:
four images showing how to cook chicken and sauce for pressure cooker Cajun Chicken Breasts
Four images showing the addition of spices and cooking the chicken to make Pressure cooker Cajun Chicken Breasts

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.

pressure cooker Cajun Chicken Breasts on square plate next to wooden spoon

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Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts
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Instant Pot Creamy Cajun Chicken Breasts
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
14 mins
NPR
5 mins
Total Time
29 mins
 

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.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pressure cooker cajun chicken breasts recipe
Servings: 2 - 4
Calories: 344 kcal
Author: Sandy Clifton
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)
  • ⅛-1/4 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
  1. Turn on the Sauté setting. When the pot is hot, add the olive oil and butter and coat the bottom of the pot.

  2. 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.

  3. 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).

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

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

  6. Close the lid and set the steam release knob to the Sealing position.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. When the pin in the lid drops back down, open the lid.

  10. Remove the chicken breasts to a plate and set aside.

  11. Mix together the softened butter and the flour.

  12. 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.

  13. Stir in the heavy cream and the roasted red peppers.

  14. Slice the chicken breasts and return to the sauce.

  15. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and parmesan. Serve over linguine or other pasta.

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  1. Jeanie

    April 16, 2025 at 4:31 pm

    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.

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