HOW TO: INSTANT POT PRESSURE COOKER CREAMY CAJUN PASTA W/ CHICKEN & Sausage | MY GADGET KITCHEN #153

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Thighs are often more flavorful and less expensive.

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk

Coconut milk is lower in calories, while milk is more budget-friendly.

Cut up 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts into bite-size pieces.

Season the chicken pieces thoroughly with Creole seasoning, Italian seasoning, granulated garlic, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Dice 1 medium onion, 1/2 red pepper, and 1/2 green pepper (or use one whole red or green bell pepper).

Slice 1 package of Cajun style andouille sausage.

Mince about 4 cloves of garlic.

Preheat the 8 quart Instant Pot Duo and add olive oil.

Saute the sliced sausage and seasoned chicken in the Instant Pot for about 5 minutes.

Add the diced vegetables to the pot and cook for a couple of minutes.

Add the minced garlic to the pot.

Add 1 can of fire roasted diced tomatoes to the mixture.

Add 1 pound of penne pasta and 4 cups of chicken broth to the pot.

Check the pot; if the pasta isn't covered enough, add another can of broth.

Seal the pressure cooker and set it to cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.

Once the 4 minutes are up, perform a quick release of the pressure.

While the pasta is cooking, shred 1 cup of Parmesan cheese.

After the cooking is done, stir in the shredded Parmesan cheese and 1 cup of heavy cream.

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