Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Recipe (2024)

By Rebecca Hubbell on January 22, 2021 | Updated January 22, 2021 | Rate Recipe

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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is a thick, creamy, cheesy dish served with tender pieces of sauteed chicken that’s ready in less than 30 minutes!

Instant pot recipes are great for getting dinner or a side on the table for a quick weeknight meal! My Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes are a tasty side dish but if you’re looking for another full meal my Instant Pot Pot Roast is a popular option too!

This Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo closely resembles the hit dish from Olive Garden in both taste and smell! But this homemade version lets you skip the drive and wait time without losing out on flavor!

Using this pressure cooker recipe means it’s a one-pot meal which is basically a lifesaver on a weeknight! The lack of multiple pots and pans make for a quick clean up while still giving your family a great meal!

If you haven’t hopped on the Instant Pot train yet, no worries! My Best Alfredo Sauce recipe still lets you enjoy a version of this popular dish without needing an Instant Pot!

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Ingredients

To make this Chicken Alfredo Recipe I recommend you use a thick pasta such as fettuccine or tagliatelle. Thin pasta like angel hair will become overcooked during the process.

Other ingredients you’ll need to round up are:

• Olive oil
• Boneless skinless chicken breast – cut into 1” cubes
• Minced garlic
• Chicken stockor chicken broth
• Heavy cream
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• Fresh parsley – to garnish
• Red pepper flakes – if desired
• Salt – to taste

How To Make Instant Pot Alfredo

Saute Warm olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes on the Saute-Normal function then add the chicken in. Cook for 5 minutes or until the chicken is browned on all sides, stirring occasionally.

Add in garlic and cook for another minute, then put the chicken stock, heavy cream, dried pasta, and salt in. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is in the sealing position.

Cook for 5 minutes then switch the valve to the “venting” position and return to Saute-Normal function. Stir and cook until the liquid has reduced by half then add in the parmesan.

Serve immediately! If desired, garnish with fresh parsley and pepper flakes and season with salt and pepper to taste.

How To Serve

My family loved this recipe with extra parmesan cheese on top along with some red pepper flakes and a side of Cheese Breadsticks!

Save Time!

To shorten the cook time even more you can substitute the chicken breast for rotisserie chicken! This lets you skip searing the chicken in the first couple of steps.

How To Store

Keep any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days.

Heavy Cream Vs Milk

I highly recommend using heavy cream in this recipe to get a nice thick, creamy alfredo sauce. Using milk thins the sauce too much in my opinion.

I can always count on a big ol’ dish of pasta to satisfy that comfort food desire that usually surfaces once a month! Try some of my other Pasta recipes that are sure to bring comfort to your own table as well!

• – Cheese sauce with broccoli, crispy bacon, and fresh parsley!
• Baked Spaghetti Pie – Al dente pasta smothered in a meat sauce and topped with cheese!
• Three Cheese Bacon Mac and Cheese – The ultimate comfort food laced with crispy bacon!
• Cajun Chicken Pasta – Perfectly browned chicken served over pasta loaded with spice!
• Simple Shrimp Alfredo Pasta – Loaded with delicious shrimp, fresh vegetables, soaked in an alfredo sauce!

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