Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
This Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is a creamy, hearty pasta dish perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breast is cooked quickly in a rich Alfredo sauce paired with fettuccine noodles, all prepared effortlessly in your Instant Pot for a one-pot meal packed with flavor and cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (14.5 oz) jar Alfredo sauce
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, more or less to taste
Pasta and Cheese
- 8 oz dried fettuccine noodles, cut in half
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté the chicken: Set the Instant Pot to the Sauté function and wait until the display reads HOT. Add butter and let it melt. Add the chicken pieces and cook just until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, ensuring they remain tender.
- Combine ingredients: Add the Alfredo sauce, chicken broth, minced garlic, red pepper flakes, and fettuccine noodles to the Instant Pot. Stir gently to combine everything thoroughly. Arrange the noodles in a criss-cross pattern to avoid clumping and ensure they are fully submerged in the liquid.
- Pressure cook: Secure the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to the sealing position. Select Pressure Cook or Manual mode and set the cooking time to 8 minutes on HIGH pressure.
- Release pressure: When cooking is complete, allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 minutes. Then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure by carefully turning the valve to venting.
- Finish with cheese: Carefully remove the lid, stir in the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Serve: Serve immediately while hot for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Cutting the noodles in half helps them fit better and cook evenly in the Instant Pot.
- Natural pressure release for 10 minutes prevents pasta from overcooking and sticking to the bottom.
- You can adjust the amount of red pepper flakes based on your preferred spice level.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently with a splash of milk or broth.
Keywords: Instant Pot, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, creamy pasta, one-pot meal, Italian, weeknight dinner
