Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo is the ultimate comfort food that transforms a simple weeknight dinner into a gourmet delight. This rich and creamy dish features tender chicken enveloped in a luscious Alfredo sauce, all made effortlessly in your Instant Pot. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families or anyone craving a delicious meal without the fuss. Gather your loved ones around the table and indulge in this mouthwatering recipe that promises to impress!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the garlic and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Set your Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove the chicken from the pot.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and add Italian seasoning, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Return chicken to the pot, seal the lid, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Allow for natural pressure release for 5 minutes before releasing any remaining steam.
- Open the lid, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Serve immediately over pasta or with fresh bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg