Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo – Recipes From A Pantry

It’s so quick and easy to make delicious and satisfying Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta. This one-pot meal is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner the whole family will love!

Indulge in the effortless charm of classic Italian comfort with our Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe. The Instant Pot transforms this timeless dish of succulent chicken breasts, perfectly cooked pasta, and a velvety Alfredo sauce into a simple masterpiece.

There’s not much better than a delicious, comforting, belly-warming meal like this dreamy, creamy Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo pasta. Grab your fork, because you’re going to loooooooove this recipe. 

Making Chicken Alfredo Instant Pot is so easy. It’s one of my favorite one pot meals. And guys, if you know me, you know I’m a fan of one-pot meals. They always help make dinner clean up a breeze. 

If you like this, you’ll also like Instant Pot Mac and Cheese, the deliciously creamy easy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Pasta, and family favorite Instant Pot Chicken Mac and Cheese.

The best part is that with the Instant Pot, you don’t even have to precook the pasta. Simply break it in half and toss it right in the pot to pressure cook with everything else. Yeap, this Chicken Alfredo recipe couldn’t be any more simple to make for dinner tonight.

Why Make This Recipe

• It’s easy peasy. – This one-pot recipe is super simple to make and to clean up.
• Very versatile – Check out the variations below for ideas to customize this recipe.
• It’s frugal and delicious. – You can prepare this for less than the cost of a restaurant meal. Plus the homemade thick creamy sauce is always better than store-bought sauce.
• Convenient and crowd-pleasing – The whole family will love this dish!

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Ingredient Notes

• Chicken broth – You can substitute for vegetable broth, chicken stock, or other variations listed below.
• Heavy cream – Do not substitute, as anything else will curdle.
• Cream cheese – Bring the cream cheese to room temperature before using.
• Minced Garlic – Mince your own fresh garlic cloves or used prepared minced garlic.
• Capers – Capers have a briny flavor that pairs well in alfredo dishes, but you can also omit if desired.
• Italian seasoning mix – Use a store-bought seasoning or this homemade recipe.
• Lemon zest – Fresh lemon zest really brightens up this dish.
• Chicken breasts – Fresh boneless skinless chicken breasts are preferable but you can use frozen if you needed. You can also use chicken thighs or leftover chicken such as rotisserie chicken.
• Pasta – If using fettuccine or spaghetti, break the noodles in half before adding to the Instant Pot.

How To Make Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo

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Get the complete ingredients list and instructions in recipe card below.

1. Put the broth, garlic, capers, Italian seasoning, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and chicken in the Instant Pot. Stir to combine.
2. Break the pasta in half and distribute it evenly, then gently press it down until it is fully covered by the liquid. Make sure the pasta pieces are not stuck together.
3. Pour the cream on top of the pasta, then add the cream cheese on top. Do NOT mix in.
4. Cover the Instant Pot and turn the valve to the sealing position. Set to manual pressure / high pressure, for 2 minutes.
5. When done, allow for a 5 minute natural pressure release, then perform a quick pressure release to release the remaining pressure.
6. Carefully remove the lid and gently stir the pasta. Let stand for about 1-2 minutes, then add the parmesan cheese and stir until just combined.

To Make Cornstarch Slurry (Optional):

1. Add cornstarch and water in a small bowl, stirring until fully combined.
2. When the pasta is done, select the sauté function on your Instant Pot, add the cornstarch slurry to the cooked chicken alfredo, stir and then simmer for 2 minutes.
3. The sauce will thicken as it cools. If it is too thick, simply stir in a bit of broth.

Expert Tips

• Once you release the pressure, let the pasta sit a few minutes to absorb the sauce flavoring and thicken up a bit. 
• If the sauce isn’t as thick as you’d like, use the sauté function to reduce it down some. 
• Make sure the pasta is fully covered with the cooking liquid and not stuck to the bottom.
• Use shredded Parmesan cheese, not grated, as it makes a difference in how it melts.
• Wait until the end to add the Parmesan so it doesn’t get stuck to the pot. 
• Layer the ingredients in the order listed to help avoid getting a BURN notice. 
• Cook time listed does not include the time it takes for the Instant Pot to come to pressure or for the pressure to release pressure. 

Delicious Variations

• Swap the protein – Swap out the chicken for turkey, steak, shrimp, or scallops. 
• Add wine – Add some white wine or cooking wine, about ¼ cup or less during the first step. 
• Add veggies – Try broccoli, mushrooms, peas, bell peppers, spinach, onions, etc. 
• Add bacon – Bacon makes everything even more delicious.
• Swap the pasta – Grab whatever pasta is in your pantry.

Prep and Storage

• Store – Store in an airtight container inside the fridge for up to 3 days. 
• Freeze – We don’t recommend freezing this recipe.
• Reheat – When reheating in the microwave, splash a little heavy cream in with the sauce or even a small chunk of cream cheese to help the sauce come back to life and not separate as much. I also recommend reheating in a saucepan on the stovetop. 

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