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Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta Extravaganza

A delicious and flavor-packed Cajun twist to the classic Chicken Alfredo pasta. Prepared easily with mouthwatering smoked andouille sausage paired with tender chicken breast, this creamy pasta dish will leave you craving more.
1
23 min
TOTAL TIME
1082
CALORIES
$2.73
PER SERVING
Cajun Chicken Alfredo Pasta Extravaganza
Ingredients
13 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Unsalted Butter
2 tbsp unsalted butter
Heavy Whipping Cream
2 cups heavy whipping cream
Kosher Salt
kosher salt
Garlic
4 cloves garlic
minced
Black Pepper
black pepper
to taste
Chicken Breasts
2 whole chicken breasts
Cajun Seasoning
1 1/2 tbsp cajun seasoning
Penne Pasta
1 lb penne pasta
Low Sodium Chicken Broth
1 qt low sodium chicken broth
Shredded Parmesan Cheese
8 oz shredded parmesan cheese
freshly shredded
Smoked Andouille Sausage
14 oz smoked andouille sausage
sliced
Olive Oil
2 tbsp olive oil
Fresh Parsley
fresh parsley
minced
Directions
PREPARATION
15 min
PREP TIME
8 min
COOK TIME
23 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Season both sides of the chicken breasts generously with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
2
Slice the andouille sausage into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
COOKING
3
Turn on the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' function on high heat. Add olive oil to the pot and let it heat up.
FINISH WITH
4
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until they are golden brown. Remove them and set aside.
5
Add the sliced andouille sausage and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing for about one minute.
6
Pour in the low sodium chicken broth, stirring with a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot.
7
Add uncooked penne pasta, Cajun seasoning, and seared chicken breasts back to the Instant Pot. Mix all ingredients together.
8
Turn off the 'Sauté' function and secure the lid on the Instant Pot with the pressure valve set to 'Sealing.' Cook on 'Manual,' high pressure, for 6 minutes.
9
While the pasta is cooking, warm the heavy whipping cream in a small saucepan on low heat or in the microwave. Set aside.
10
After the Instant Pot finishes cooking, perform a Quick Pressure Release. If starches and liquids splatter, immediately close the pressure valve using a wooden spoon or oven mitt. Wait one minute before trying again.
11
Once the pressure pin drops, remove the lid and take the chicken breasts out. Check their internal temperature with a meat thermometer to make sure it reaches 165°F. Allow the chicken to rest.
12
Add the unsalted butter, warmed heavy whipping cream, and freshly shredded parmesan cheese to the pasta. Gently stir until the cheese melts and the sauce is smooth.
13
Slice the rested chicken breasts and combine with the pasta.
14
Serve the pasta in individual portions, topped with additional parmesan cheese and garnished with minced flat leaf parsley.
Health Info
Macros
62g
CARBS
68g
FAT
56g
PROTEIN
Contains these allergens
MILK
WHEAT
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