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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
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A creamy, comforting Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe featuring tender chicken breasts, perfectly cooked fettuccine, and a luscious homemade Alfredo sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for busy weeknights and customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

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Protein

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Pasta & Liquids

  • 8 oz fettuccine pasta (broken in half)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Dairy

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Aromatics & Seasonings

  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Sear the Chicken: Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear them for about 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned. This locks in flavor and gives the chicken a beautiful crust before pressure cooking.
  2. Add Aromatics and Liquid: Remove the chicken temporarily and sauté minced garlic in the same pot until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom to add rich flavor to the sauce base.
  3. Layer the Pasta: Break fettuccine in half and layer it evenly over the broth; do not stir. Place the seared chicken breasts on top of the pasta to ensure even cooking and prevent sticking.
  4. Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to manual high pressure for 6 minutes. After cooking, carefully perform a quick release to release the pressure, which keeps the pasta perfectly al dente.
  5. Stir in Cream and Cheese: Remove the chicken breasts and shred or slice as desired. Stir in heavy cream, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese into the pot until the sauce is creamy and smooth. Return the chicken to the pot and combine well.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Give everything a final stir, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then plate your delicious Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo.

Notes

  • Don’t skip searing: Browning the chicken adds incredible flavor and texture.
  • Layer carefully: Avoid stirring before pressure cooking to prevent pasta clumping or sticking.
  • Use freshly grated Parmesan: It melts better and enhances sauce creaminess.
  • Quick release immediately: Prevents overcooking the pasta by promptly releasing pressure.
  • Adjust creaminess after cooking: Add extra cream or cheese gradually to get your perfect sauce consistency.

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Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, one pot meal, quick dinner

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