Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is creamy, dreamy, and ready in just 30 minutes! Perfect for a quick, indulgent weeknight dinner everyone will love.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Grater
- Serving bowls
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic grated
- Chopped fresh parsley optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Start by seasoning the thinly sliced chicken breasts. In a bowl, combine the garlic powder, onion powder, half of the kosher salt, and black pepper. Toss the chicken slices in the seasoning until evenly coated.
- Set your Instant Pot to the “Sauté” function. Once hot, add the olive oil. Add the seasoned chicken to the pot and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is browned but not fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- Pour in the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. This step is crucial for flavor and to prevent the burn warning.
- Add the water to the pot, followed by the dry fettuccine pasta. Gently push the pasta down into the liquid, ensuring it is submerged but not stirred.
- Place the browned chicken on top of the pasta without stirring. This will allow the chicken to finish cooking while the pasta is under pressure.
- Seal the Instant Pot lid and set it to manual high pressure for 8 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Carefully remove the lid and stir in the heavy cream, grated garlic, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the cheese is melted and the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with the remaining kosher salt if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan and chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a different protein, try shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
- Add vegetables like broccoli or spinach in the last few minutes of cooking for extra nutrition.
- Freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 months; reheat gently with added cream or broth to loosen the sauce.