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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a low-maintenance, weeknight dinner that tastes incredible! You just throw everything in the pot and then walk away. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 678 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups heavy whipping cream see note for substitution info
  • 2 teaspoons garlic minced
  • 1 pound fettuccine noodles
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh parmesan

Instructions

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  1. Add ingredients to the Instant Pot in this exact order and do not stir: chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, and garlic. Break the noodles in half so they fit in the pot. Add them on top of the liquid and DO NOT STIR. Place chicken breasts on top of the pasta. It is okay if they aren't submerged in the liquid. Sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set the valve to Sealing. Cook on Manual on high pressure for 10 minutes. When the timer goes off, DO NOT RELEASE the pressure. Let the pressure naturally release for 8 additional minutes. If you quick release the pressure right away, the sauce will spray out. After you have done a natural release, quick release the rest of the pressure.
  3. Remove the chicken and shred or slice it. Set aside. Add parmesan cheese to the sauce and stir until melted. If the sauce is too thin, turn the Instant Pot on to Saute and cook until desired consistency is reached, stirring constantly.
  4. Once the sauce is the desired consistency, add the chicken back in and stir. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • A note about the heavy whipping cream: Unfortunately in this recipe, the cream can not be substituted for half and half or milk. The fat content in the cream is what keeps it from burning inside the pot. 
  • Optional: add some red pepper flakes for a little bit of spice!
  • Instant Pot Note: We use a 6-quart Instant Pot brand pressure cooker that we bought in 2016. Different or newer versions may be more sensitive to the "BURN" notice. If you are concerned about the burn notice, please refer to this article: "What Does 'Burn' Mean on My Instant Pot?"

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 678kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 45g (15%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 223mg (74%) Sodium 721mg (30%) Potassium 513mg (15%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1526IU (31%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 295mg (30%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 678

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 678kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 45g 15%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 223mg 74%
Sodium 721mg 30%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1526IU 31%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 295mg 30%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.