Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

chicken alfredo penne pasta on blue plate

5 from 31 votes

Instant Pot Chicken Alfred pasta is an easy dinner made with tender cut up chicken breasts and penne in a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Your whole family will love this easy recipe that's perfect for a busy weeknight!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

time to pressurize10

Total Time30

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Italian

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Equipment

Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed, about 2 to 3 small
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 16-ounce box penne pasta uncooked
8 tablespoons butter divided, 1 stick
4 cups water
1 cup heavy cream
¼ teaspoon nutmeg
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Instructions

Press SAUTE button, and when it reads Hot, add the olive oil, then the chicken. and cook until no longer pink, stirring frequently
Add sea salt, garlic powder and pepper, and stir, making sure no chicken bits are stuck to bottom. Then hit Cancel
Add penne pasta over chicken, then pour water over and around the sides of the pasta. Top with 4 tablespoons of butter
Cover, turn valve to Sealing position, and hit PRESSURE COOK for 4 minutes
When pot beeps, do a gradual quick release to minimize liquid spurting out of valve. When pin drops, remove lid, and stir
Stir in remaining 4 tablespoons butter, heavy cream and nutmeg. Mixture will be thin, but will thicken up as sauce cools. You can hit SAUTE for about 5 minutes to help sauce reduce if you want.
Gradually stir in grated Parm, and add more, if desired. Taste, and add more salt, if desired. Serve with more Parm and fresh parsley, if desired. Sauce will continue to thicken as it stands

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Notes

Recipe was made in 6-quart Instant Pot electric pressure cooker. Can also be made in an 8 quart using same ingredients.

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