Description
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, comforting dish that brings the flavors of Italy to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. Featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce and served over al dente fettuccine, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. Get ready for a delightful meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 12 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode. Add olive oil and heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sear for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth to deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits.
- Break fettuccine in half and add it to the pot along with the seared chicken. Ensure pasta is submerged in liquid.
- Seal the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' on high for 4 minutes.
- Once cooking time is up, perform a quick release of pressure. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider incorporating vegetables like spinach or broccoli. - To make it gluten-free, substitute regular fettuccine with gluten-free pasta.