Name: Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo (Fettuccine)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 2 breasts, cut each in half); 4 cloves minced garlic; 3 tbsp butter, cut in a few small pieces; 1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half and half); 2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium; 1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper; 10 oz fettuccine noodles, broken in half (little more than 1/2 lb); 1 cup grated parmesan cheese

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a creamy, rich, and comforting dish with tender chicken breasts are cooked to perfection, then smothered in a velvety Alfredo sauce made with cream, garlic, and Parmesan cheese.

Why You’ll Love This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Quick and Easy: You can have this creamy Chicken Alfredo ready in about 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Minimal Cleanup: Cooking everything in one pot means less to clean up afterward.
Deliciously Creamy: The rich, velvety Alfredo sauce coats the chicken and pasta beautifully, creating the perfect comfort meal.
Customizable: You can easily adjust this recipe to suit your preferences, from adding extra veggies to switching up the type of cheese.

Ingredients for Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Before you start cooking, make sure you have these simple ingredients on hand. They’re likely to already be staples in your kitchen!

Chicken Breasts: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts work best for this recipe. They cook quickly and stay moist in the Instant Pot.
Fettuccine: Traditional fettuccine pasta is ideal, but you can use other pasta types if desired.
Heavy Cream: This gives the Alfredo sauce its luxurious creaminess.
Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated Parmesan creates the best texture and flavor in the sauce.
Garlic: Adds that aromatic depth of flavor that complements the creaminess of the sauce.
Chicken Broth: Provides the base for the sauce and ensures the chicken cooks properly.
Butter: Adds richness and flavor to the sauce.
Salt & Pepper: To season the dish to your taste.
Italian Seasoning (optional): For an added touch of Italian flavor.

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo – Important Tips

I am using fettuccine, but you can use any shape of pasta like penne or spaghetti, etc.
If you don’t have shredded parmesan in hand, use a regular block of parmesan, but make sure to grate it with Microplane so that it melts well.
Avoid Pre Shredded parmesan because the sauce will become thin and not that creamy.

Try to use heavy cream instead of whipping cream, using whipping cream will make your sauce too thinner, its simply because it has less fat content.
Of course, you can use more parmesan cheese to adjust the thickness of your sauce if using whipping cream
When you open the lid the sauce will look watery and thin, don’t worry as the sauce starts to cool down it will thicken.

How to Serve Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Chicken Alfredo is a hearty and satisfying dish on its own, but here are some great sides and additions that complement it perfectly:

Garlic Bread: A crispy, buttery garlic bread is the perfect accompaniment to this rich dish.
Side Salad: A fresh, light salad with a tangy vinaigrette balances the richness of the Alfredo sauce.
Steamed Vegetables: Lightly steamed vegetables like broccoli or asparagus provide a burst of color and nutrition.

How to Store and Reheat Chicken Alfredo

Storage: Allow the Chicken Alfredo to cool down to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. Store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.

Reheating: To reheat, place the dish in a microwave-safe bowl, add a splash of milk or cream, and heat on medium power, stirring occasionally until warmed through. Alternatively, reheat it on the stovetop over low heat, adding a bit of cream or broth to loosen the sauce.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of chicken to use for the best results?

I recommend using boneless, skinless chicken breasts, but you can use any leftover rotisserie chicken.

How to reheat the leftover chicken alfredo?

Its very simple! Add a splash of milk and reheat in the microwave until warmed through.

How to make this instant pot chicken alfredo vegetarian?

Just skip the chicken and the chicken broth and use vegetable broth instead. The rest will be the same.

What can i substitute for the heavy cream?

If you don’t want to use heavy cream for any reason, use whole milk instead and add cornflour, extra parmesan to thicken the sauce. To further reduce it in overall calories, use skimmed fat-free milk and corn starch.

Can I add shrimp to this recipe?

Absolutely! Cooking may vary depending upon the size of the shrimp. If using small shrimps, add them after cooking and steam cook them (lid on). For large shrimps, there’s no change in the cooking time.

Can I add vegetables to this instant pot chicken fettuccine alfredo?

Yes, of course, add vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots to make it extra heavy and complete meal.

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Yield: 4

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo (Fettuccine)

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breasts, boneless, skinless (about 2 breasts, cut each in half)
4 cloves minced garlic
3 tbsp butter, cut in a few small pieces
1 1/2 cups heavy cream (or half and half)
2 cups chicken broth, reduced sodium
1 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
10 oz fettuccine noodles, broken in half (little more than 1/2 lb)
1 cup grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Add the minced garlic into the pot. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. sprinkle with salt and pepper and stir well
Add fettuccine noodles (broken into half), press it down and then add the chicken breasts over the noodles.
Secure the lid on the pot, lock and set the knob to sealing position.
Set time to 6-7 minutes. Once done, let it do a natural pressure release for about 5 minutes.
Release any remaining pressure, open the lid, remove the chicken from the pot and stir well the pasta mixture. It may look too watery but it will thicken up.
Shred the chicken by using two forks and put it back into the pot.
Add the grated parmesan and give it a good mix. Add extra parmesan if it's too thin.
Done! Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with garlic bread or salad.

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo