Cajun Chicken Pressure Cooker Fix
This pressure cooker Cajun chicken delivers juicy, tender meat infused with bold spices and flavor in just one pot—quick, easy, and packed with heat and herbs.
Equipment
- 1 Pressure cooker
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts about 3 large ones
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
- 2 ½ teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 ¼ teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 ¼ teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
Instructions
- Brush the chicken breasts all around with avocado or olive oil.
- Mix together paprika, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, onion powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Rub the spice mix evenly over the oiled chicken breasts until completely coated.
- Place chicken in the pressure cooker and add about 1 cup of water or broth to the bottom.
- Seal the lid and set to high pressure. Cook for 10 minutes once pressure is reached.
- Allow a slow release for 5 minutes, then release remaining steam manually.
- Open lid carefully and check tenderness. If needed, re-seal and cook 2–3 more minutes.
Notes
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze with juices for 2–3 months. Reheat gently with broth to retain moisture.