Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
A quick and creamy Instant Pot version of the classic Chicken Alfredo, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté the garlic in olive oil in the Instant Pot for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Brown the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Deglaze the pot with chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add the fettuccine pasta and place the browned chicken on top.
- Set the Instant Pot to ‘Manual’ mode for 8 minutes with the lid closed.
- Release the pressure carefully once cooking is complete.
- Shred the chicken with two forks and return it to the pot.
- Make the Alfredo sauce by stirring in cream and Parmesan until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
For variations, substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables. Adjust sauce consistency with more broth if too thick.
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