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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe

Ready in under 30 minutes, this delicious Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe has become part of our monthly meal rotation! I've even got the "skinny" on how to lighten it up!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 477 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 ½ cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon pressed garlic
  • ½ pound fettuccini noodles broken in half
  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. First, set your Pressure Cooker on your counter and plug it in. Find a safe spot that when you release the pressure, you have clearance above.
  2. Next, layer your ingredients in the order specified. This makes a difference. Start by adding your chicken broth, then heavy whipping cream, and fresh pressed garlic.
  3. Do not stir. Next, break your fettuccine noodles in half. This helps them fit in the pressure cooker. Place them in your milk and broth mixture gently, moving around slightly until they are covered completely.
  4. Top with 1 pound fresh chicken breast (or frozen actually works with this recipe too). Lay over the top (they don't need to be covered with liquid. 
  5. Secure your lid and make sure your vent is turned to pressure (each version is different so check your manual to make sure you understand how to prep your Instant Pot for cooking).
  6. Set your Instant Pot for "Manual" for 8 minutes. Allow it to come to pressure, then the timer will count down the 8 minutes.
  7. Once the 8 minutes are done, allow it to "NATURALLY" release (meaning don't touch it) for an additional 8 minutes. Once that time is up, do a QUICK RELEASE.
  8. Open carefully (away from your face so the steam doesn't burn you)! Remove the chicken (to shred it, or slice it). Then add the parmesan cheese. I use freshly shredded parmesan (not the green can stuff). Stir your noodles with the cheese, then add back your chicken. Salt and pepper, generously, to taste.
  9. Allow it to sit for about 1 or 2 minutes to thicken if needed.

Notes

  • For best results, pound your chicken breasts to even thickness.
  • If using frozen chicken, cook time will remain same, but pot may take longer to come to pressure.

Nutrition Information

Calories 477kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 34g (68%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Polyunsaturated Fat 9g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 142mg (47%) Sodium 580mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 477

% Daily Value*

Calories 477kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 34g 68%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Polyunsaturated Fat 9g 53%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 142mg 47%
Sodium 580mg 24%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%

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