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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Indulgent Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo in Just 25 Minutes

Quick and indulgent Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo made in just 25 minutes, perfect for busy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken and Pasta
  • 1 lb Chicken Breasts fresh or frozen
  • 8 oz Fettuccine substitute with penne, rigatoni, or other pasta
For the Sauce
  • 4 Tbsp Butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Garlic fresh minced or garlic powder
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or nutritional yeast for vegan
For the Finish
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Parsley or Basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by turning your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Add a couple of tablespoons of butter and let it melt. Toss in fresh minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, or until fragrant and slightly golden.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Carefully place them in the pot and brown them for about 3–4 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
  3. Add uncooked fettuccine directly over the chicken. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, making sure the pasta is mostly submerged in liquid.
  4. Close the Instant Pot lid securely and cook on high pressure for 8 minutes. Perform a quick release of the pressure.
  5. Remove the cooked chicken and shred it into bite-sized pieces.
  6. Stir in a generous amount of grated Parmesan cheese into the remaining pasta and sauce mixture.
  7. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and gently mix everything together until the chicken is well coated in the sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 2 months. Reheat gently and add liquid if the sauce is too thick.

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