Description
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a toss-and-go one pot pasta with tender noodles and juicy chicken in a silky cream sauce (not from a jar). Chicken Alfredo for Instant Pot is perfect for busy people AND pressure cooker beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound uncooked fettuccine noodles
- 4 cups water or broth
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
Instructions
- Step 1: Break FETTUCCINE noodles in half and scatter in a crisscross pattern in the Instant Pot. Add WATER, then press the noodles down to fully submerge.
- Step 2: Lay whole CHICKEN BREASTS on top of the noodles. Add HEAVY CREAM, BUTTER, GARLIC, SALT, and PEPPER.
- Step 3: Secure the lid and turn the pressure release valve to the “Sealing” position. Select Manual or Pressure Cook on HIGH pressure for 5 minutes.
- Step 4: When the cooking cycle ends, let the pot sit undisturbed for a full 10-minute natural pressure release.
- Step 5: After the 10-minute natural release, carefully turn the valve to “Venting” to release any remaining steam. Press Cancel and open the lid.
- Step 6: Gently stir to combine.
- Step 7: Insert a meat thermometer into the chicken breast to confirm it has reached a minimum internal temperature of 165°F.
- Step 8: Transfer chicken to a covered plate and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- Step 9: Cover the pasta and let it rest for 5 minutes to absorb the remaining liquid.
- Step 10: Add PARMESAN CHEESE and gently toss to coat the noodles.
- Step 11: Shred the chicken and return it to the pasta. Garnish with optional PARSLEY and serve.
Notes
Use fully thawed chicken breasts for safe cooking. Do not skip the 10-minute natural pressure release. If using half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream, stir it in after pressure cooking to prevent curdling. For a richer sauce, stir in 4 to 8 ounces of cream cheese after cooking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner Recipes, Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 474 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 588 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 144 mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Alfredo, One Pot Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Pressure Cooker