Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Indulge in a creamy, comforting Chicken Alfredo, effortlessly prepared in your Instant Pot. This streamlined recipe delivers a rich and flavorful dish, perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an elegant weekend treat. Tender chicken and perfectly cooked pasta are enveloped in a luscious Parmesan cream sauce – a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
43 g
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Cholesterol
319 mg
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Fiber
2 g
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Protein
47 g
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Saturated Fat
52 g
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Sodium
2069 mg
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Sugar
2 g
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Fat
85 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
Slice chicken breast into 3 thin filets. Sprinkle all sides with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and cantanzaro herbs. (2 minutes)
02
Step
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken breasts and sear on both sides until golden brown. Remove and set aside. (8 minutes)
03
Step
Wipe out the pot. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and cook garlic until fragrant. Add pasta and stir to coat in butter. Pour in cream and stir to thoroughly combine with pasta. (5 minutes)
04
Step
Place an elevated steamer rack inside the Instant Pot. Wrap chicken breasts in parchment paper and place on top of the steamer rack. (3 minutes)
05
Step
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build. (25 minutes)
06
Step
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove rack with chicken. Stir remaining garlic salt and Parmesan cheese into sauce. (15 minutes)
07
Step
Divide pasta into 3 serving bowls and top each with 1 chicken breast filet. Top with additional Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper if desired. (3 minutes)
For an even richer flavor, consider using a combination of Parmesan and Pecorino Romano cheese.
If you don't have cantanzaro herbs, a standard Italian herb blend will work, but the flavor profile will be slightly different.
Ensure your Instant Pot is clean and free of debris before starting to prevent the 'burn' error.
Adjust the amount of Parmesan cheese to your liking. Some prefer a thicker, cheesier sauce.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
3.8/ 5 ( 5 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
Ken Wolf
Jun 20, 2025My sauce was a little thin, so I added a cornstarch slurry to thicken it up. Worked perfectly!
Donny Dickens
Jun 7, 2025This recipe was a lifesaver on a busy weeknight! The family loved it, and clean-up was a breeze.
Kelly Kreiger
May 28, 2025I added a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth of flavor. Delicious!
Kiara Hillssimonis
May 18, 2025I was skeptical about making Alfredo in an Instant Pot, but this recipe exceeded my expectations. The chicken was so tender!
Alexandra Kirlin
May 2, 2025The Cantanzaro herbs really make a difference! I highly recommend seeking them out.