Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo in 30 Minutes
Creamy and delicious Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo made in just 30 minutes. This one-pot recipe combines tender chicken breasts, perfectly cooked fettuccine pasta, and a rich homemade Alfredo sauce with simple ingredients. Ideal for busy weeknights, it offers fast preparation, minimal cleanup, and customizable flavors, delivering restaurant-quality comfort food quickly and effortlessly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten free pasta)
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Pasta
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
Dairy & Fats
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
Liquids & Broth
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
Aromatics & Seasonings
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Set the Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ mode and add the butter. Once melted, brown the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. This locks in the juices and builds flavor.
- Add Garlic and Liquids: Add the minced garlic to the pot and sauté briefly until fragrant. Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine and deglazing the bottom of the pot to prevent stuck bits.
- Add Pasta: Break the fettuccine in half and layer it evenly over the liquid in a crisscross pattern without stirring. This helps prevent the pasta from sticking or clumping during cooking.
- Pressure Cook: Seal the Instant Pot lid and set to high pressure for 7 minutes. When cooking is complete, use the quick-release method carefully to avoid overcooking the pasta.
- Stir in Cheese and Finish: Open the lid and remove the chicken breasts. Slice them thinly against the grain. Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the pot until the sauce thickens and becomes creamy. Return the sliced chicken to the pot and stir to coat everything evenly before serving.
Notes
- Prevent pasta clumping by layering in a crisscross pattern rather than stirring in.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for better melting and authentic flavor.
- Use quick pressure release to avoid overcooking the pasta.
- Slice chicken thinly to help absorb the sauce evenly.
- Reserve extra Parmesan cheese for sprinkling on top when serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Alfredo, creamy pasta, quick dinner, one-pot meal, comfort food