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    Chicken Alfredo Pasta - Instant Pot

    Published: Nov 16, 2019 || Last updated: Dec 21, 2022 by Farrukh Aziz

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    Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a warm and hearty al dente pasta dish in creamy sauce. It's easy, comforting and ready in 15 minutes! Try it and you will admit this is the best one pot pasta recipe out there!

    Close up shot of chicken Alfredo pasta served in a black plate.

    The best thing about Instant pot pasta recipes is no pile of dirty dishes to clean. Am I right? Yes, I know I am. 🙂

    Being my little one's favorite, I make pasta more often. And using instant pot to make pasta is such a boon to we moms.

    A hearty school lunch box meal is ready under 15 minutes. I am sure, every one of you will agree to this.

    First time, when I thought to make pasta in IP, honestly, I was nervous. I was really not sure how will it work and if pasta will really come out al dente or not.

    But, making pasta in Instant Pot works so well. With handful of ingredients you can create awesome weeknight dinners or weekend brunch in just few minutes.

    And so is this delicious velvety chicken alfredo pasta that came out perfect in Instant Pot. It can't get any easier, trust me on this!

    So, If you have 15 minutes, you are in for a lovely Italian meal. Of course! it will be a huge hit

    This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

    is one-pot meal.

    comes together in 15 minutes.

    needs few simple ingredients.

    is super flavorful and comforting meal.

    has the best homemade Alfredo sauce ever.

    Ingredients and Tips to make best chicken Alfredo Pasta

    Pasta

    I have used Penne pasta to make chicken Alfredo. But, you have freedom to use Fettuccine, Fusilli, Spaghetti, Farfalle or any pasta of your choice.

    Chicken

    I have tossed chicken breast chunks in this recipe. But, you can use whole chicken breast as well as chicken thighs here.

    If you are using whole breast or thighs, then sear it for minute from the sides in butter first. Take it out and then proceed with recipe.

    Add seared whole chicken breast the top of the pasta before pressure cooking it. After the cooking cycle is over, take out the breast and chunk it. Then, add it back to the cooked pasta followed by the cheese.

    Seasonings

    I always keep the flavorings simple to make chicken alfredo. But, you are free to use the seasonings as per your taste.

    I have used freshly grated garlic, salt and pepper, dried herbs such as oregano, basil and parsley. You can use garlic powder, onion powder and any of your favorite dried or fresh herbs here.

    Overhead shot of chicken Alfredo pasta served in black plate, garlic bread and cheese on side.Chicken Broth

    I have used chicken broth here. You can use either vegetable broth or even water.

    For Alfredo Sauce

    I love to use cream, cream cheese and lots of parmesan cheese to make this chicken alfredo pasta.

    Generally, Alfredo sauce for pasta is made by simmering the dairy ingredients until it thickens. But, we are making chicken alfredo in Instant Pot. So, it's all about adding and simply mixing the ingredients.

    Moreover, as this is one pot pasta recipe, the starch present in pasta will thicken the sauce easily. SO, we really need not worry about cooking the sauce to thicken it.

    You can go on ahead with milk or half and half or a low fat cream instead of heavy cream. Further, you can skip cream cheese, if you wish to.

    But, as I love the flavor of cream cheese here in Alfredo sauce, I always add it without fail.

    Also, I love the sauces to just cling and coat pasta perfectly. I personally do not prefer too much liquid sauce flowing from all around the pasta. So the below mentioned measure of cream and cheese works perfect to me.

    If the sauce is too thick as per your liking, then consider adding extra cream or milk until silky. ΒΌ cup to Β½ cup increase should work well.

    Remember to start with ΒΌ cup of cream or milk along with cheese after the pasta is pressure cooked.

    Cooking Time for pasta in Instant Pot

    Never ever cook pasta for too long time. This will lead to over cooked pasta making it clumpy and messy.

    So, whenever you are making pasta in Instant Pot, remember to do the following. Always, cook the pasta for half the time minus 1 minute for the time mentioned on pasta package.

    Say, if the package says 10 minutes, then set the timer to 4 minutes for Instant Pot.

    Your pasta will always turn perfect al dente even in the Instant Pot.

    You might love to to try some of the best Instant Pot Recipes:

    Lamb Biryani

    Mutton Korma

    Chicken Pulao

    Vegetable Biryani

    Chicken Biryani

    Palak Paneer

    How to make One Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta on stove top?

    In a pan or pot, heat oil and butter together. Add grated or chopped garlic and fry for 30 seconds.

    Add chicken chunks and sauté or high heat for 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, 1 teaspoon of dried herbs of your choice and toss.

    Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of cream and mix. Bring it to a boil. Add pasta and mix. Simmer on low heat for 9-10 minutes or until pasta is cooked to al dente. Stir occasionally.

    Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese and give a gentle stir. Cheese will melt through the sauce. Immediately take the pan off the heat.

    Garnish with chopped parsley and some more grated parmesan, serve immediately.

    NOTE :

    If you are using whole chicken breast then do the following. Start off with heating 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil in pan or pot.

    Add chicken breast, season with salt and pepper, sear on each side until golden and cooked. Take out the chicken and set it aside.

    Then proceed with the rest of the recipe. Finally, slice the seared chicken and toss it with the pasta. Garnish and serve immediately.

    How to make chicken Alfredo pasta in Instant Pot - Step by Step

    Switch on the IP, place the inner pot and press sauté button. Once the IP displays 'hot', heat butter and add olive oil together. (photo 1)

    Add chopped or grated garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic. (photo 2)

    Then, add chicken chunks and sauté on high (more) for 1 minute. (photo 3)

    Add dried basil, oregano and parsley, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 30 seconds. (photo 4)

    Step by Step picture collage to make chicken Alfredo pasta in Instant Pot.

    Add chicken broth and cream, stir. (photo 5)

    Now, add penne pasta and press it down with a spatula into liquid. Do not worry if the liquid doesn't cover the pasta fully. (photo 6)

    Cancel 'Sauté', put the IP lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing position. Press Manual or Pressure Cook to cook for 4 minutes on high. (photo 7 and 8)

    When the cooking cycle is complete and IP beeps, do the quick release turning the valve from sealing to venting position.

    Step by Step picture collage to make chicken Alfredo recipe in Instant Pot.

    Switch on the 'Sauté mode. Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan. Cheese will melt through and sauce will thicken. It took only 30 seconds for me. (photo 9 and 10)

    Note: If the sauce is too thick for you, add some more cream or milk. Start with ΒΌ cup at a time until desired consistency of the sauce is reached.

    Immediately take the inner pot out. Dish out, garnish with some fresh parsley and some more grated parmesan. Serve the Chicken Alfredo Immediately.

    Step by Step picture collage to make chicken Alfredo pasta recipe in Instant Pot.

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    Close up shot of chicken Alfredo pasta served in a black plate.
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    Chicken Alfredo Pasta - Instant Pot

    Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is a warm and hearty al dente pasta dish in creamy sauce. It's easy, comforting and ready in 15 minutes! Try it and you will admit this is the best one pot pasta recipe out there!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Diet Non Vegetarian, Nut-free
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 4 minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 671kcal
    Author Farrukh Aziz

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon Butter
    • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Garlic (chopped or grated)
    • 2 Chicken Breasts (cut in Β½ - 1 inch cubes)
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Basil
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Oregano
    • ½ teaspoon Dried Parsley
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • 3 cups Chicken Broth
    • 1 cup Cream (I have used low fat cream here.)
    • 4 cups Dry Pasta (350 grams) ((penne or fettuccine or farfalle or spaghetti))
    • 100 gram Cream Cheese (optional)
    • ¾ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
    • Fresh Parsley and Parmesan (for garnish)
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    Instructions

    How To Make Chicken Alfredo Pasta in Instant Pot

    • Switch on the IP, place the inner pot and press sauté button. Once the IP displays 'hot', heat butter and add olive oil together.
    • Once the IP displays 'hot', heat butter and add olive oil together.
    • Add chopped or grated garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic.
    • Add chicken chunks and sauté on high (more) for 1 minute.
    • Add dried basil, dried oregano and parsley, season with salt and pepper and sauté for 30 seconds.
    • Add chicken broth and cream, stir.
    • Add penne pasta and press it down with a spatula into liquid. Do not worry if the liquid doesn't cover the pasta fully.
    • Cancel 'Sauté', put the IP lid and turn the pressure valve to sealing position. Press Manual or Pressure Cook to cook for 4 minutes on high.
    • When the cooking cycle is complete and IP beeps, do the quick release turning the valve from sealing to venting position.
    • Switch on the 'Sauté mode. Stir in the cream cheese and parmesan. Cheese will melt through and sauce will thicken. It took only 30 seconds for me.
    • If the sauce is too thick for you, add some more cream or milk. Start with ΒΌ cup at a time until desired consistency of the sauce is reached.
    • Immediately take the inner pot out. Dish out, garnish with some fresh parsley and some more grated parmesan. Serve the Chicken Alfredo Immediately.

    One pot Chicken Alfredo on Stove Top

    • In a pan or pot, heat oil and butter together.
    • Add grated or chopped garlic and fry for 30 seconds.
    • Add chicken chunks and sauté or high heat for 2 minutes. 
    • Add dried basil, oregano and parsley, season with salt and pepper and toss.
    • Add 3 cups of chicken broth, 1 cup of cream and mix, bring it to a boil.
    • Add pasta and mix. Simmer on low heat for 9-10 minutes or until pasta is cooked to al dente, stir occasionally.
    • Add cream cheese, parmesan cheese and give a gentle stir. Cheese will melt through the sauce. Immediately take the pan off the heat.
    • Garnish with chopped parsley and some more grated parmesan, serve immediately.

    Notes

    If you are using whole chicken breast or thighs, then sear it for minute from the sides in butter first. Take it out and then proceed with recipe. Add seared chicken on the top of the pasta and then close the IP lid to pressure cook.
    In Instant Pot, always cook the pasta for half the time minus 1 minute for the time mentioned on pasta package.
    If the sauce is too thick for you, add some more cream or milk. Start with ΒΌ cup at a time until desired consistency of the sauce is reached.
    For best taste, always use freshly grated parmesan cheese. 
    You can use mozzarella cheese instead of cream cheese.
    You also opt to go ahead with milk or half and half instead of heavy cream. I have used low fat cream here.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 59g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 134mg | Sodium: 808mg | Potassium: 604mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 985IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg
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    1. Jo

      December 09, 2019 at 8:27 am

      5 stars
      My kids love pasta, any kind. But 'white sauce pasta' as they call is their absolute favorite. That pasta looks delicious!

      Reply
    2. Shelley

      December 09, 2019 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      You are so right - one of the very best things about my Instant Pot is how it cuts down on dishes LOL! My family eats a lot of pasta, but I honestly haven't tried making it in the Instant Pot. Why??? It's so obvious! Now I have the perfect reason! Thank you for the great explanation of how to do it!

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        December 09, 2019 at 10:01 pm

        Hello Shelley,
        thank you so much, am so glad you like it. Yes, IP cuts the on dishes and that's a boon to us moms πŸ™‚

        Reply
    3. Amy Dong

      December 08, 2019 at 6:49 pm

      5 stars
      One of my kids' fave dishes is chicken alfredo pasta! The IP would make it an easy weeknight meal that's totally manageable! Yum!

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        December 09, 2019 at 10:01 pm

        Thank you very much Amy πŸ™‚

        Reply
    4. Leslie Kiszka

      December 08, 2019 at 3:43 pm

      I am a FIEND for chicken alfredo. If it's on a menu, there's basically a guarantee that I'm ordering it. Making it at home would save me a lot of money, hah!

      Reply
    5. Nicole Washington

      December 06, 2019 at 9:47 pm

      Aww man I wish I could each this! I am lactose intolerant but my husband loves alfredo dishes!

      Reply
    6. Carrie

      December 06, 2019 at 3:51 pm

      This pasta looks so creamy and full of flavor! Love that its done in the IP for an easy weeknight meal!

      Reply
    7. Denise

      December 05, 2019 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      Chicken Alfredo is one of my favorite pasta dishes! Yours looks incredible, and I love that its's made in the Instant Pot!

      Reply
    8. Danielle

      December 05, 2019 at 1:34 pm

      5 stars
      I was looking for the second opinion on my alfredo pasta recipe that I have been using for quite some time now. Here it is - your recipe will be my second opinion! πŸ™‚ Love it.

      Reply
    9. Kelly Anthony

      December 05, 2019 at 9:17 am

      5 stars
      I'm loving this easy chicken alfredo pasta that is cooked in one dish. The holiday season is always packed full of extra activities so I need quick and delicious meals like this recipe that don't require much attention.

      Reply
    10. Ann

      December 02, 2019 at 10:01 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely KNOW this will be a huge hit with my kids! Will have to try the stovetop method as I don't have an Instant Pot. Love the idea of the cream cheese and can't wait to try this!!

      Reply
      • Farrukh Aziz

        December 03, 2019 at 2:20 am

        Thank you very much Ann,
        Yes, this pasta is always a huge hit with kids, so it surely never fail to make them happy πŸ™‚

        Reply

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