Unbelievably Creamy Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo!

I don’t claim to be Italian, and I’m sure many Italian nonnas would cringe at a pressure-cooked chicken Alfredo, but this recipe is kept simple to ensure the integrity of the classic dish. Please note this recipe uses heavy whipping cream, and I cannot guarantee the same success with any other liquid. I recommend Savory Spice Shop cantanzaro herbs instead of Italian herbs. This uses an elevated steam rack, which can be found on Amazon.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
3

Ingredients

  • 1(6 ounce)skinless, boneless chicken breast

  • 2tablespoonsbutter, divided

  • 1 ½teaspoonsgarlic salt, divided

  • 1teaspooncantanzaro herbs (from Savory Spice Shop®)

  • 1clovegarlic, minced

  • 2cupspenne pasta

  • 16ouncesheavy whipping cream

  • 2 ½cupsfreshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1pinchfreshly ground black pepper to taste (Optional)

Cooking Directions

  1. Slice chicken breast into 3 thin filets. Sprinkle all sides with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and cantanzaro herbs.

  2. 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, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

  3. Wipe out the pot. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pasta and stir to coat in butter. Pour in cream and stir to thoroughly combine with pasta.

  4. Place an elevated steamer rack inside the Instant Pot. Wrap chicken breasts in parchment paper and place on top of the steamer rack.

  5. 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.

  6. 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, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove rack with chicken. Stir remaining garlic salt and Parmesan cheese into sauce.

  7. 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.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe3
Calories1118
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
85g
109%
Saturated Fat
52g
260%
Cholesterol
319mg
106%
Sodium
2069mg
90%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
16%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
47g
Vitamin C
2mg
8%
Calcium
868mg
67%
Iron
3mg
16%
Potassium
408mg
9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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