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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

Creamy Instant Pot chicken alfredo made with tagliatelle or fettuccine, mushrooms, cream cheese, and optional mozzarella.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • ?1 tablespoonoilvegetable corn, or canola
  • ?1 largechicken breastscut into 1-inch pieces
  • ?2 cups 150 gramsmushroomssliced
  • ?2 clovesgarlicminced
  • ?1 teaspoonthyme
  • ?1 teaspoonrosemary
  • ?1/4 teaspoonground nutmeg
  • ?1/4 teaspoonground black pepper
  • ?1/2 teaspoonsalt
  • ?10 oz 300 gramstagliatelle or fettuccine pasta
  • ?2 cups 500 mlchicken or vegetable stock
  • ?5 oz 150 gramscream cheesesoftened
  • ?1 cup 200 gramsmozzarellashredded – optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and add the oil. Heat until the oil is shimmering.
  • Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 2–3 minutes until the outsides are lightly browned (they do not need to be cooked through).
  • Add the sliced mushrooms and cook for about 2 minutes until they begin to soften.
  • Add the minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, ground nutmeg, ground black pepper, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cook and stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
  • Pour in the 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock and use a spatula to deglaze the pot, scraping any remaining browned bits from the bottom.
  • Break the tagliatelle or fettuccine in half if needed, add it in an even layer over the chicken and mushrooms, and gently press the pasta down so it is fully submerged in the stock.
  • Cancel SAUTE, secure the lid, and set the vent to SEALING. Select PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL on High pressure and set the time for 5 minutes.
  • When the cook time ends, perform a quick release: carefully move the vent to VENTING until the steam has fully released (use a long utensil or oven mitt to avoid steam burns), then open and remove the lid.
  • Add the softened cream cheese and the shredded mozzarella (if using). Stir until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

This recipe is tested in the 6-quart Instant Pot.
If you end up using more liquid to cover the pasta, your sauce might be a bit too thin. To thicken it after pressure cooking and stirring in the cheese, stir in 1 teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with 1 teaspoon of water.
Cooking the pasta for 5 minutes will result in soft but not mushy pasta. If you prefer al dente pasta, reduce the cooking time to 4 minutes.
If you’re watching your calorie intake or want to make this recipe healthier, use light cream cheese, and omit the mozzarella cheese.
I used mozzarella cheese, but feel free to add your favorite cheeses!