![]() In a small bowl, mix the smoked paprika, oregano, thyme, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne, black pepper and salt.Push the ziti under the broth with a wooden spoon so that it's in an even layer and covered by the broth. ![]() Add the chicken broth and ziti to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.Overall it is done in less than 30 minutes and leaves you with little clean up and an incredibly delicious dinner! It takes about 5 minutes of prep and 3 minutes of pressure cooking (with a 10 minute wait for the pot to come to pressure). Instant Pot Cajun pasta is simple and quick to make. Substitute with whole milk or evaporated milk for a "lighter" sauce.Ĭhicken Broth: chicken stock, vegetable broth, or vegetable stock can all be used instead. Heavy Cream: heavy cream creates a rich creamy sauce. Yellow onions or shallots can be used instead. Sweet Onions: sweet onions give this smokey meal a tiny hint of sweetness. You can substitute with large frozen shrimp, but don't go any smaller than that. If you use raw, they will likely turn rubbery in the 3 minutes of pressure cooking time. Jumbo Frozen Shrimp: always use peeled frozen since shrimp cooks quickly. You can skip the parmesan and use all mozzarella, too. Parmesan: use freshly shredded parmesan or pecorino romano. Bags of shredded cheese will not melt nicely into soups, broths, and stews because they are coated in preservatives. Whichever cheese you use, make sure to freshly shred it so it melts smoothly. White Cheddar: extra sharp white cheddar gives the best flavor here, but you can substitute with mozzarella or use all parmesan. But if you love smoky-flavored meals, fire roasted tomatoes are the way to go. Because the seasoning uses smoked paprika, you can use a can of diced tomatoes or homemade roasted tomatoes to eliminate just a bit of smokiness. Ziti, penne, rigatoni, shells, elbows, linguini, fettuccine, and pappardelle are good choices.įire Roasted Tomatoes: these tomatoes give your meal a subtle smoky flavor so they are used often in Cajun-style cooking. You don't want to overcook the shrimp by choosing a pasta that takes longer to cook. Pasta: the key with your pasta choice is to use one that will cook in 3 minutes and is intended for a creamy sauce. A store bought Cajun seasoning can be substituted. For a less smoky meal, use sweet paprika or regular paprika. The smoked paprika gives the seasoning that traditional flare of Cajun cooking. If you enjoyed this recipe, make sure to give it a star rating and let me know what you thought in the comments! And follow me on Facebook, Pinterest and Instagram for more delicious recipes! Ingredients & Substitutions Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta Ingredients SubstitutionsĬajun Seasoning: this recipe uses a homemade Cajun seasoning made with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, thyme, and oregano. Instant Pot Broccoli Cheese Soup (not pasta, but creamy and delicious!).Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Mac and Cheese.Add the drained fettuccine and toss to combine. Stir and cook until the mixture is bubbly and hot, 1 to 2 minutes. The sauce should be spicy!įinally, add the chicken and vegetables to the sauce, making sure to include all the juices that have drained onto the plate. Taste and add freshly ground black pepper, cayenne pepper, and/or salt to taste. Cook the sauce over medium-low heat for a few minutes, until the cream starts to thicken the mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low and pour in the cream, stirring/whisking constantly. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to deglaze. With the skillet still over high heat, pour in the chicken broth and wine. Remove all the vegetables from the skillet. Add the tomatoes and cook for an additional 30 seconds. Cook over high heat for 1 minute, stirring gently and trying to get the vegetables as dark/black as possible. Sprinkle on the remaining Cajun spice, and add salt if needed. When heated, add the garlic, peppers and onions. Remove the chicken, leaving the skillet on high heat. Remove with a slotted spoon and place on a clean plate. Flip to the other side and cook an additional minute. Allow the chicken to brown on one side, about 1 minute. Add half the chicken in a single layer do not stir. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a heavy skillet over high heat. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun spice (or more) over the chicken cubes. Drain when the pasta is still al dente do not overcook! Cook the pasta according to package directions.
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