Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta
A comforting and creamy pasta dish made with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and rich seasonings in a luscious creamy sauce.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (vegetable, corn, or canola)
- 1 large chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
- 2 cups mushrooms sliced (150 grams)
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 10 oz tagliatelle or fettuccine pasta (300 grams)
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock (500 ml)
- 5 oz cream cheese softened (150 grams)
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded (optional, 200 grams)
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the Chicken - Start by turning on the sauté function of your Instant Pot. Add the vegetable oil and let it heat up for a minute. Once hot, add the cut-up chicken pieces in a single layer. Season them with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté until they are golden brown and no longer pink inside, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set it aside on a plate.
- Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables - In the same pot, add the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes until the mushrooms are tender and have released their moisture. Stir in the thyme, rosemary, nutmeg, and any remaining salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Cook the Pasta - Add the tagliatelle or fettuccine pasta to the pot. Pour in the chicken or vegetable stock, making sure all the pasta is submerged. Add the browned chicken back to the pot.
- Step 4: Pressure Cook - Close the lid of the Instant Pot and set the valve to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of pressure by carefully turning the valve to venting.
- Step 5: Add Cream Cheese - Open the lid and stir the pasta. Add the softened cream cheese and stir until it’s melted and well combined. If you wish to make it extra cheesy, add the shredded mozzarella cheese and stir until it’s fully melted.
- Step 6: Serve and Enjoy - Taste the creamy pasta and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with your favorite toppings such as fresh parsley or grated Parmesan.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in your favorite spices or a touch of lemon juice before cooking. If you like a thicker sauce, let the pasta sit for a few minutes after adding the cream cheese.