Description
Creamy and flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta made with tender chicken, penne pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. This easy and comforting dish is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Pasta:
- 1 16–ounce box penne pasta, uncooked
For the Sauce:
- 8 tablespoons butter, divided
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Press SAUTE button on Instant Pot, add olive oil and chicken. Cook until no longer pink. Season with salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
- Cook Pasta: Add penne pasta, water, and 4 tablespoons of butter to the pot. Pressure cook for 4 minutes.
- Make the Sauce: Stir in remaining butter, heavy cream, nutmeg, and Parmesan. Sauce will thicken as it cools. Serve with additional Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- This recipe was tested in a 6-quart Instant Pot, but can also be made in an 8-quart model using the same ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 372 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 698mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 136mg
