Set the instant pot on Saute mode set at NORMal heat. Add oil, when the oil becomes moderately hot gently release the diced smoked sausage and saute the sausage until both sides turn golden brown. Set them aside once done.

Coat the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon homemade salt-free cajun seasoning, paprika and a dash of salt. Gently release the seasoned chicken cubes into the instant pot and saute until they turn lightly golden around the edges. Once done set them aside in a separate plate.

Throw in the chopped onion, bell pepper and garlic into the instant pot and saute until the onion turns soft. Add salt according to your own personal taste preference to quicken the process of sauteing. Add the rest of the 1.5 tbsp Cajun seasoning and saute for 30 seconds. Cancel the SAUTE mode.

Add the stock into the pot and deglaze by scraping the sides and the bottom of the pot with the help of a spatula. This will help loosen any stuck food particles and prevent the BURN error. DO NOT rush this step.

Throw in the penne pasta and spreas them out into a single layer with the help of your spatula. Gently press down the pasta with the help of your spatula so that all the pasta are coated with the liquid. Do not stir or mix. Throw in the sauteed sausage and chicken on top of the pasta. Spread them out into single layer. Do not stir or mix. Add the diced tomatoes on top of the sausage and chicken. Do not stir or mix.

Secure the lid, seal the valve and PRESSURE COOK on HIGH for just 4 mins. Once the cooking cycle is over the instant pot will begin to beep. Immediately perform a quick pressure release by manually moving the valve from the sealing to the venting position. Open the lid carefully when the metal floating pin on top of the lid drops. Give everything in the pot a good stir and cancel the Pressure cook mode.

Add the softened cream cheese and the warm heavy whipping cream into the instant pot. Stir well until the cream cheese melts and fuly incorporates to form a creamy sauce. Now, for a rich creamy cheesy Cajun chicken pasta add about ¼ or ½ cups grated parmesan cheese and stir well until the cheese completely melts. We skipped adding parmesan cheese and kept the recipe comratively lighter. Serve the Cajun chicken pasta garnished with chopped green onion and enjoy! Read Notes below for more variations. This post also contains incredible expert tips, ingredient subs and steps photos, just SCROLL UP to view them all.