Description
A quick and easy cheesy shrimp pasta dish made in the Instant Pot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fettuccine (broken in half)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 lb frozen raw shrimp
- 8 oz Velveeta cheese (cubed)
Instructions
- Add broth, Cajun seasoning, and broken fettuccine to the Instant Pot. Gently push pasta down to submerge. Do not stir.
- Layer the frozen shrimp on top of the pasta.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 6 minutes.
- When finished, perform a quick release. Stir in the cubed Velveeta until melted and creamy.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream along with the Velveeta.
- If you prefer less spice, use half the amount of Cajun seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 200mg
Keywords: shrimp, pasta, fettuccine, cheesy, quick meal