Hearty Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe that makes for the best weeknight dinner. Tender and juicy chicken with pasta cooked in a thick and creamy Alfredo sauce, so so good!

Creamy instant pot alfredo in a white bowl with a spoon.

You cannot go wrong with homemade Chicken Alfredo! Whether it’s the Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo or our Crockpot Alfredo, you are going to love this dish using our homemade Alfredo Sauce.

INSTANT POT CHICKEN ALFREDO-

This creamy one-pot chicken Alfredo dish is going to become a family favorite dish! Pull-apart tender chicken and pasta tossed in a flavor-packed thick and creamy homemade alfredo sauce – a perfect combination.

We love making this during busy weeknights for dinner, serve with our Homemade Breadsticks.

Chicken alfredo in the instant pot topped with black pepper and greens.

INGREDIENTS-

This hearty alfredo recipe is so easy and only requires just a few simple ingredients!

  • Chicken– For this recipe, you can use boneless skinless chicken breast or boneless skinless chicken thighs!
  • Seasoning– To season the chicken, we use salt and pepper.
  • Butter– We add unsalted butter to add creaminess to the alfredo sauce.
  • Garlic– For the best results you want to use freshly minced garlic.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream– To make the sauce creamy, you want to use heavy whipping cream for that rich flavor you expect in alfredo sauce.
  • Chicken Broth– You can use either chicken broth, vegetable broth, or even beef broth. 
  • Parmesan Cheese– For this recipe, you can use either pre-grated parmesan cheese or freshly grated parmesan cheese. 
  • Pasta– You can use any of your choice of pasta whether it is short or long pasta. Fettuccine noodles, spaghetti pasta, penne pasta, rigatoni, elbow, cellentani, or fusilli pasta. 
Step by step collage of how to make the ultimate instant pot alfredo.

HOW TO MAKE INSTANT POT ALFREDO-

This creamy one-pot alfredo dish can be ready in just 15 minutes!

  1. Saute Chicken– Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Add to the instant pot and saute on both sides until fully cooked.
  2. Cut Chicken– Remove the chicken and slice it into thin strands or shred with two forks and cover to keep warm.
  3. Alfredo Sauce– Add the butter and garlic to the instant pot and saute until fragrant. Pour in the rest of the ingredients for the sauce, pasta, and sliced chicken into the instant pot.
  4. Cook– Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes and then pressure release.
  5. Mix– Gently toss to combine, garnish with parmesan cheese and freshly chopped greens.
  6. Serve and enjoy, friends!

SERVING IDEAS-

Pair this chicken alfredo instant pot with a side dish for the ultimate dinner!

Creamy instant pot chicken alfredo in a white bowl.

ALFREDO VARIATIONS-

There are several different ways to put a twist on the classic dish! Here are some of our favorite add-ins:

  • Bacon & Ranch Alfredo– Chicken Alfredo goes so well with bacon and ranch! Use our Air Fryer Bacon and 1-2 Tbsps of Ranch powder to the dish.
  • Veggies– Add veggies such as broccoli, mushrooms, peas, bell peppers, and spinach. Just steam the veggies and add them to the casserole dish.
  • Seafood– Add juicy shrimp to this fish instead of the chicken or along with the chicken.
  • Cajun Alfredo– Use our homemade cajun seasoning for the chicken and add some to the Alfredo sauce for a spicy cajun pasta.
  • Plain Alfredo– Take out the chicken and just have a simple pasta dish without the hearty chicken.
Chicken Alfredo in an instant pot with a wooden spoon.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS-

Can I make this Alfredo gluten-free?

Yes, you can use gluten-free pasta and gluten-free flour for the sauce!

How do I store leftovers?

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I reheat Alfredo pasta?

Reheat in the microwave, stovetop, or in the oven. Add a splash of milk to give the sauce creaminess.

Alfredo sauce so thin after cooking?

If the alfredo is too runny after being cooked, mix in some more parmesan cheese and a little bit of flour until thickened.

Can I freeze this Alfredo?

We do not recommend freezing this pasta dish as the pasta does not hold well when frozen.

When do I know when my chicken is fully cooked through?

The internal temperature of cooked chicken should read 165°F.

Do I put uncooked pasta into the instant pot?

Yes! Just add the uncooked pasta into the instant pot and it’ll cook with the rest of the ingredients.

Instant pot chicken alfredo in a white bowl topped with freshly chopped greens.

OTHER PASTA RECIPES-

Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Valentina
Hearty Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo recipe that makes for the best weeknight dinner. Tender and juicy chicken with pasta cooked in a thick and creamy Alfredo sauce, so so good!
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 907 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper or to taste
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 1 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz uncooked pasta

Instructions
 

  • Season both sides of the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
  • On an instant pot, turn on the saute mode. Saute the chicken about 3 minutes per side, or until cooked.
  • Once cooked, remove the chicken from the instant pot and slice into thin strands.
  • Add the butter and garlic and saute until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy whipping cream, chicken broth, parmesan cheese, uncooked pasta, and sliced chicken breast to the instant pot.
  • Close the lid, seal and pressure cook for 10 minutes, then release pressure.
  • Stir everything to combine. Garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and freshly chopped greens.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 907kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 43gFat: 60gSaturated Fat: 36gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 245mgSodium: 1478mgPotassium: 730mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 2178IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 326mgIron: 2mg
(The nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.)
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