Cajun chicken and sausage pasta comes together quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. You can adjust the heat and seasonings according to your own liking. I picked up the Badia Cajun seasoning at the store and it has a nice kick to it. But feel free to try any brand that you like to tone it down or add some extra cayenne or red pepper flakes if you’re looking for more heat!
If you can’t find andouille sausage where you live, use any smoked sausage you like.
Instant Pot Duo 6 Quart: https://amzn.to/2HqHlK1
Today’s Ingredients:
2 TB olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb andouille sausage, 1” cuts
1 lb chicken thigh meat, 1” cuts
3 TB Cajun seasoning (Badia in the video)
1 tsp smoked paprika
4 cups chicken broth (4 tsp Better than Bouillon + 4 cups water in the video)
1 lb penne pasta (or any short/medium shape pasta)
1 grated parmesan cheese
1 cup heavy cream
Optional toppings: parsley, scallions, tomatoes, parmesan cheese…I wish I’d had some BACON, too!
Instructions:
1. Heat the Instant Pot on sauté mode and add the olive oil when the display reads “HOT.”
2. Add the onions and bell peppers and cook for a few minutes until the veggies are softened.
3. Add the garlic and sausage and cook for 1-2 minutes until the garlic becomes fragrant.
4. Stir in the chicken, Cajun seasoning, and smoked paprika.
5. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine. Make sure to scrape up any stuck-on browned bits from the bottom of the pot during this step.
6. Layer the pasta over the the top. Spread and and press the pasta into the cooking liquid, but don’t stir. The pasta should just float above the other ingredients.
7. Lock the lid and cook on manual/high for 5 minutes followed by a quick pressure release before reopening the pot.
8. Add the parmesan cheese and heavy cream and stir to combine. Remove the pot and let it rest for about 10 minutes to allow the sauce to absorb and thicken.
9. Serve with toppings of your choice and ENJOY!
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