Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Skip your favorite Italian restaurant and make incredible homemade Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo at home. Moist flavorful chicken, perfectly cooked pasta smothered in a homemade Alfredo sauce.
One of my absolute favorite meals is Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo. I used to only order it when we were out to dinner, my stovetop version attempts had never measured up. Now I can happily say thanks to my magical Instant Pot, I can have Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo whenever I want and it is just as delicious as my favorite restaurants.
Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is my ultimate comfort food. If I need a warming up of my heart and my belly this is the dish I am eating. I was able to eat my Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo in front of my fireplace the other night. In front of my fireplace!!! That would be as close to heaven as I can imagine getting.
Best Chicken To Use For Alfredo Chicken
Reach for skinless chicken breasts or tenderloin. Since you slice up the chicken, boneless works best.
If you are working with tenderloins make sure to remove the milky white-colored tenderloin so it doesn’t make your meat chewy.
Best Pasta To Use For Instant Pot Alfredo
I used fettuccine pasta but even classic spaghetti noodles will work as well. There is just something about thicker pasta like fettuccine that soaks up the perfect amount of sauce.
What to Serve With Fettuccine Alfredo
When you make up this dish feel free to pair it with any of your favorite sides. I will share some ideas below to help you consider what to pair with yours.
- Crisp green salad with tomatoes and onion
- Wedge style salad
- Roasted broccoli
- Green beans
- Garlic bread or breadsticks
- Etc
Do I Have to Add Chicken To Alfredo Pasta Recipe
Go meatless if you want! You can skip the cooking of chicken if you want to leave the meat out.
Even making just Alfredo pasta with no meat makes for a fantastic flavorful vegetarian pasta dish or side dish paired next to your main course.
In our home, we never turned down pasta!
Meal Prep With Instant Pot Alfredo
This chicken Alfredo reheats beautifully. So if you want to meal prep for lunches or dinners for a few days go for it!
Place in airtight containers and store in the fridge. Then quick reheat in the microwave or even on the stovetop.
Since the chicken in this recipe, you will want to store it for up to three days. Anything after using your best judgment or toss it out.
Tip For Reheating Fettuccine Alfredo On Stovetop
If you choose to heat up on the stove you might find the mixture to be thicker once it chills overnight.
If your pasta is too thick on sauce add a splash of heavy cream or even milk or chicken stock. This will help to thin up the sauce.
Or you might find it is a perfect consistency and doesn’t need any adjustments.
Can You Freeze Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Unfortunately, this recipe does not freeze and thaw well. Because of the heavy cream, you will find it tends to curdle as it unthaws from being frozen.
So I recommend not freezing your leftovers. The pasta as well softens up quite a bit as well.
If you try out this Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine let me know how you like it!
Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
Delicious Instant Pot Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that is as delicious as my favorite restaurant. All the ease of making it at home and cleanup in one pot only. You will love this recipe!
Ingredients
- 2-3 T butter
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 3 cups of chicken broth
- 1 T minced garlic
- ½ cup diced onion
- ½ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp dried parsley
- 2 T olive oil
- 2 T fresh basil diced
- 1 lb dry fettucine noodles
- 2 lbs chicken
- 1 cup of Italian mix shredded cheese and ½ cup shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Set Inspant Pot on “Sautee”. Once it states “Hot” add onions, garlic, olive oil. Cook for 1 minute stirring regularly.
- Add fully thawed raw chicken ( that has been sliced into one inch pieces ) to the pot and stir regularly. Allow the chicken to cook about 2 minutes on each side.
- Add in butter, chicken broth, heavy cream, salt and pepper. Mix around enough to evenly mix the ingredients.
- Add dry noodles into the pot and completely submerge under liquid. You may need to break them in half.
- Place lid on Instant Pot and change cook setting to “Manual” and for 6 minutes. Make sure the steam vent is closed.
- Do a quick release when finished cooking. Then, remove lid carefully.
- Add cheese and fresh basil and enjoy.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
10Amount Per Serving: Calories: 753Total Fat: 61gSaturated Fat: 33gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 24gCholesterol: 227mgSodium: 681mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 1gSugar: 4gProtein: 32g
I’m Melissa, the imaginative force behind Sparkles to Sprinkles, where creativity comes to life, and sprinkles of joy are scattered generously. Melissa is a proud Jersey girl who found love with a New York boy. As a mom to four wonderful boys and a few fur babies, her journey into the world of blogging began after making the life-changing decision to stay home and raise her children. Previously a dedicated workaholic, Melissa’s blog became her creative outlet and passion project. Inspired by her mother-in-law, a masterful cook renowned for her delicious home-cooked meals and legendary holiday feasts (think mouthwatering sausage stuffing), Melissa honed her culinary skills through a combination of family recipes and countless cooking classes. She often attended these classes with her son Michael, who shared her enthusiasm for cooking from a young age. Melissa’s love for learning extends beyond familiar cuisines, as she enjoys exploring international recipes in hands-on cooking classes. Her blog features a diverse array of recipes, showcasing her expertise with various kitchen appliances such as the Instant Pot, air fryer, Slow Cooker, Ninja Foodi, Instant Vortex Plus, and more. Join Melissa on her culinary adventures as she shares tried-and-true family favorites alongside exciting new discoveries!
I am sorry to have to point out that the word “unthaw” means “freeze”. Same for “dethaw”. You have “freeze” & “thaw”. No prefix qualifier is needed.
@Dorinda, that wasn’t really necessary. We all know what she means. Rude!