Description
Creamy Italian-inspired Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta brings restaurant-quality comfort directly to home kitchens. Quick, cheesy, and irresistibly rich, this one-pot wonder delivers maximum flavor with minimal effort for hungry families craving authentic Italian goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (450 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Seasoning and Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare Instant Pot by activating ‘Sauté’ mode at medium-high heat, warming olive oil for approximately 1 minute.
- Add diced chicken, seasoning with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, cooking for 5-6 minutes until golden and thoroughly cooked.
- Incorporate minced garlic, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until aromatic and fragrant.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, carefully scraping bottom to release caramelized chicken bits for enhanced flavor.
- Break fettuccine pasta in half, gently submerging into broth without stirring, ensuring complete liquid coverage.
- Strategically layer broccoli florets atop pasta without disturbing bottom ingredients.
- Secure Instant Pot lid, positioning valve to ‘Sealing’ position, then cook on high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Immediately release pressure after cooking, opening lid cautiously to prevent steam burns.
- Blend heavy cream and parmesan cheese into pasta, stirring until sauce reaches smooth, creamy consistency.
- Adjust sauce thickness by adding small amounts of chicken broth or cream as needed.
- Taste and season with additional salt or pepper to personal preference.
- Transfer to serving dishes, optionally garnishing with extra parmesan or fresh parsley for visual appeal.
Notes
- Chicken Selection: Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for tender, quick-cooking protein that absorbs flavors beautifully.
- Pasta Precision: Break fettuccine in half to ensure even cooking and easier serving in the Instant Pot’s compact space.
- Dairy-Free Adaptation: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk and nutritional yeast for a creamy, lactose-free alternative that maintains rich flavor.
- Veggie Variations: Experiment with different vegetables like spinach, asparagus, or sun-dried tomatoes to add nutritional variety and personal flair.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16-18 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 635
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg