Description
Instant Pot Cajun Sausage and Shrimp Pasta is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings the bold tastes of Cajun cuisine to your dinner table in under an hour. This one-pot meal features tender chicken sausage, succulent shrimp, and curly pasta enveloped in a rich sauce made with fire-roasted tomatoes and a blend of spices. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, it’s a crowd-pleaser that delivers both comfort and excitement. With minimal cleanup required, you can focus on savoring each delicious bite while enjoying great company.
Ingredients
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- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 3 large garlic cloves, minced
- 3 ½ cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 (13 oz) package chicken chicken andouille sausage, sliced into ½ inch pieces
- 1–2 cups sliced or quartered mushrooms
- 1 pound uncooked cavatappi or penne pasta
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 bell pepper, cored and thinly sliced
- 1 (12 oz) package frozen cooked shrimp – tail off, peeled, and deveined
- 1 cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Once hot, add olive oil and diced onion; sauté for about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic for about 20 seconds.
- Add chicken sausage, mushrooms, uncooked pasta, Cajun seasoning, and fire-roasted tomatoes into the pot without stirring.
- Secure the lid and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook for 4 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Carefully open the lid; stir in cream cheese, bell peppers, and frozen shrimp. Let sit on warm for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir until cream cheese is blended; mix in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Serve warm and enjoy your hearty meal!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg