Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
35 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
710 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
Italian
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Description
In this recipe, chicken breasts are seasoned and browned in the Instant Pot using the sauté function. After removing the chicken, minced garlic is sautéed briefly, then the pot is deglazed with chicken stock to capture flavorful browned bits. Penne pasta and chicken breasts are added with remaining stock, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged. The pot is sealed and pressure cooked to tenderize chicken and cook pasta evenly.
A creamy Alfredo sauce made separately from heavy cream, butter, garlic, and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese complements the dish. The sauce is seasoned with salt and black pepper for balanced flavor. Adding baby spinach near the end offers a tender green component. The final dish features tender chicken slices and pasta enveloped in a smooth, garlicky sauce with a virtuous cheesy richness.
Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano to prevent graininess. Taste and adjust seasoning in the sauce carefully to open up flavors. The recipe encourages rating to share results and feedback.
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454g) penne pasta
- 1 - 2 (250g - 400g) chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1 - 2 cups (40g – 80g) baby spinach , washed
- 3 cups (750ml) chicken stock unsalted
- 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
- salt Kosher salt
- black pepper Kosher salt
ALFREDO SAUCE
- 7 - 8 (20g) garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup (250ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30g) butter unsalted
- 1 ounce (32g) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , finely grated (at room temperature)
- salt Kosher salt
- black pepper Kosher salt
GARNISH
- Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese , grated
Instructions
- Preheat Pressure Cooker: Heat up your Instant Pot by pressing "Sauté" button, then click "Adjust" button to go to "Sauté More" function. Wait until the indicator says "HOT".
- Sauté Chicken Breast: Season one side of chicken breasts with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Add 1 tbsp olive oil in the inner pot. Place chicken breasts in the pot (seasoned side down), then season the other side with kosher salt and black pepper. Brown each side for about 1.5 minutes. Set aside chicken breast. Add minced garlic cloves and sauté until fragrant (~a minute). Pour sauteed minced garlic into a stainless steel bowl.
- Deglaze: Pour 1/2 cup (125ml) unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot. Deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot and mix them into the stock mixture.
- Pressure Cook Pasta & Chicken Breasts: Add 1lb (454g) pasta and chicken breasts in Instant Pot. Pour in the remaining chicken stock. Try to submerge all the penne pasta in the chicken stock. Layer the stainless steel bowl with Alfredo sauce ingredients (except the cheese and seasoning) on the pasta in the Instant Pot. Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure for 4 minutes + 4 minutes Quick Release. Release the remaining pressure. Open the lid carefully.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Remove stainless steel bowl and chicken breasts from the Instant Pot. Melt 1 oz (32g) finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese into the Alfredo sauce 1/3 at a time while mixing with a fork. Taste & season with kosher salt (about 3 pinches) and ground black pepper.
- Mix in Spinach & Alfredo Sauce: Heat up the Instant Pot by pressing "Cancel" button, then "Sauté" button. Mix baby spinach and ¾ of the Alfredo sauce with the cooked pasta. Taste and season with kosher salt and ground black pepper.
- Serve: Cut chicken breasts into slices, then add chicken slices on top of the serving plate of pasta. Then, drizzle the remaining Alfredo sauce onto the chicken pasta. Garnish with more Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese if desired. Serve immediately~
Notes
- Taste and season the Alfredo sauce carefully for balanced flavor.
- Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese for a smooth Alfredo without graininess.
- Grate cheese finely at room temperature to improve melting and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 710 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 710kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 90g | 30% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 93mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 754mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 2709IU | 54% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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