Description
This classic pasta dish features linguine pasta and tender chicken tossed in a homemade Alfredo sauce that’s wonderfully rich, creamy, and comforting. Plus, it’s ready in less than 30 minutes making it a perfect weeknight option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into small strips)
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup butter (divided)
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pound linguine pasta
- 3 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream (room temperature, divided)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons vegetable-based bouillon (roasted garlic or chicken-style flavor)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese (freshly shredded)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (softened and cut into small cubes)
Instructions
- Step: Prepare the chicken by trimming fat and cutting into small, thin strips.
- Step: Turn the pressure cooker to ‘Sauté’ on ‘More’ heat. Once hot, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.
- Step: Add chicken and sauté for 10 minutes until cooked through.
- Step: Stir in garlic powder, salt, and the remaining butter; sauté for 30 seconds then cancel ‘Sauté’.
- Step: Break linguine in half, spread over chicken, and pour in chicken stock.
- Step: Seal the lid and cook on ‘High Pressure’ for 9 minutes.
- Step: While pasta cooks, whisk flour into 1/2 cup of heavy cream in a bowl, then stir in bouillon, pepper, and the remaining cream.
- Step: After cooking, allow a 2-minute Natural Pressure Release, then vent remaining pressure.
- Step: Open pot, add the cream mixture, parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese, stirring until all cheeses are melted and the sauce is smooth.
Notes
Ensure chicken is cut into uniform strips for even cooking. For best results, use room temperature heavy cream to help the sauce emulsify quickly when stirred in after pressure cooking.
- Prep Time: PT6M
- Cook Time: PT20M
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 837 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 838 mg
- Fat: 51 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 222 mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Alfredo, Pasta, Creamy Pasta, Quick Dinner, Italian-inspired