Creamy Cajun Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe
This creamy Cajun chicken dinner brings together tender seared chicken and rich sauce with Cajun spice for a comforting, flavor-packed meal made fast in the pressure cooker.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 4 (7-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts pounded evenly
- 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- ½ cup diced green bell pepper
- 1 rib celery chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream swap with coconut cream for dairy-free
- ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan
- chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness and season with Cajun seasoning on both sides.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in pressure cooker (on sauté mode) or skillet. Sear chicken 5–6 minutes per side until golden. Set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté onion, bell pepper, and celery 4–5 minutes until soft. Add garlic, cook another 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and parmesan. Stir and simmer 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the pot, spoon sauce over top, and simmer another 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Enjoy warm with your favorite side like rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut cream for heavy cream. Leftovers store great in airtight containers for up to 4 days, or freeze and thaw overnight as needed.