Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo, with chicken, or without, is a dump it all in and push start type of recipe. Pressure cooker Fettuccine Alfredo is creamy, rich, and delicious one-pot, easy pasta dinner!
Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo
I have made my share of Fettuccine Alfredo meals on the stove top. There is nothing like it. But if you want to make it one-pot style in your pressure cooker, then my Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo recipe is a great recipe to try. You can even add chicken.
Paul loves Fettuccine Alfredo, and orders it pretty much every time we go out to dinner, if it is on the menu. I like the option of making it for him at home, as it is so much cheaper, and maybe he will want to try something else. Doubtful!
If you want to add chicken, just lay the chicken pieces over the noodles and season them, and away you go.
The pasta will look a little watery when you first open the pot, but let it sit a few minutes and soak up the sauce. It will thicken as it cools as well.
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Watch me make Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken:
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If you make this delicious pressure cooker fettuccine Alfredo, please let me know! Leave a comment with a star rating below. I’d like to know how you liked it!
Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo with chicken, or without, is a dump it all in and push start type of recipe.
- 3 Tbsp Butter, cut in a few small pieces
- 4 lg cloves Garlic, pressed/minced (or 1 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 1 1/4 cups Heavy Cream, divided
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 8 oz Fettuccine Noodles, broken in half (weigh the pasta if you can)
- 1 lb Chicken Breasts, uncooked cut in half crossways (chicken is optional)
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
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Place the butter and garlic in the pot.
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Pour in the chicken broth and 1 cup of the heavy cream.
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Sprinkle in the fettuccine noodles, in a random pattern, and gently press them down.
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If Adding Chicken: Add the chicken, and space evenly over the noodles. Sprinkle with the salt and pepper.
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Press down on the mixture to submerge as many of the noodle as possible. Then place the lid on the pot, lock in place, and set the steam release knob to Sealing position.
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Press the Pressure Cook/Manual button or dial, then the +/- to select 6 minutes (7 minutes for a softer noodle). After the cook cycle has finished, let the pot sit undisturbed for 5 minutes (5 minute natural release).
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Manually release the remaining pressure in short bursts so no sauce spews out with the steam. When the pin in the lid drops, Carefully open the lid.
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Remove the chicken and give the pasta mixture a good stir. It may be a little soupy, but it will thicken up.
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Shred the chicken and add back into the pot.
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Add the grated parmesan and stir it in. If it's still a little too thin, just add a little more parmesan. If too thick, add the reserved heavy cream.
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Place the lid back on, vented, and let the pasta sit for a few minutes to thicken up.
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Serve with some nice bread and a salad.
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lottidah
I made this recipe last night for dinner and it turned out very good! It was a touch soupy but the flavors were terrific and it was by far the easiest way to make Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo that I’ve done. Thank you for the recipe!!
Jennifer Johnson
I find that I am so grateful for this straight-forward, perfectly executed recipe that I was compelled to write a thank you note. My only wish is that I could host you for dinner. Looking forward to seeing (cooking, trying and tasting) your other recipes. In gladitude, JJO
Sandy
Thank you for the lovely comment, Jennifer! I’ll keep my calendar open!
Joline
Really good. I think next time I’ll NR for 4 min instead of 5 as it was a bit too soft for me (with 6 min pressure) used half and half as that it what I had on hand with extra butter and about a tbsp of flour and it was perfect. Everyone enjoyed.
Jessica
Is heavy whipping cream ok to use instead of heavy cream?
Sandy
Yes, I use them interchangeably.
Tami Redford
Hi! I only Have half and half for the Alfredo. Will that be okay?!?
Sandy
Yes, but don’t pressure cook it, just add it after.
Sue Smith
So I want to make this tomorrow for my son and DIL who is 4 months pregnant. Can you add fresh spinach …..?
Sandy
Yes! add it in with the parmesan.
Samantha
This is my husbands favorite meal! Today I’m going to make it at the Racetrack for him & his team. I’m a little nervous because I’m doubling it for the first time. But based on previous comments I feel like I won’t have a problem. Thank you for the wonderful recipe.
Gina Butler
My husband loves fettuccine alfredo. I never tried to make it before. I used your recipe for the first time and it was a hit! He loved it and wants me to put it on the menu rotation.
Norma
I have made this several times – excellent!! I do have a question. Can frozen ravioli be substituted for fettucine? Thanks!
Sandy
I’m glad you like it! You can use ravioli! Depending on the size, you may need to adjust the time. I would do one batch normally, and see where it lands. You will know for the next time if you need to make adjustments.
Akio
My friend recommended this to me and I made a double recipe expecting to have leftovers, but my two teenage boys devoured it, excellent recipe sooooooooooo tasty.
Cynthia Heidkamp
Can I use shrimp?
Sandy
Sure!
sara
Made this before and it was delicious but for the life of me I don’t see in the recipe how much parmesan is supposed to be added. I must have figured it out last time but how much parmesan is supposed to be in the recipe?
Sandy
The recipe calls for 1 cup, but you can add more or less to your taste.
Jen
This is delicious! The only thing we did different was add some mozzarella as my daughter doesn’t love parm that much. Great recipe! Thank you Sandy
Rosemary Doyle
So I can use spaghetti as it’s the only pasta available. Does the recipe stay the same. I am also using half and half. Thank you so much
Sandy
Yes, you can use any pasta. The cook time may need to be adjusted for the type of pasta you are using. Try half the time on the package directions.
Jessie
I want to say thank you! Any time I see a person saying that they can’t make spaghetti in an instant pot I give them this website and tell them it’s always perfect!! I am still trying to figure out the other measurements but I do understand what you mean now by referring me to the Mac n cheese for the noodle measurements. It’s chaos here and I didn’t understand at first. : )
Sandy
Oh good, Jessie. I am glad that helped you. Thank you for your referrals, and please let me know if you ever have other questions!
Jessie
Hey! I make this and the meatball one all of the time, but today I am stumped! I have a 24 oz bag of elbow macaroni noodles and I can’t figure out the right measurements for everything else. I have an 8 qt instant pot. I might add a can of chicken or two at the end I don’t know yet lol. The virus has the shelves empty of all pasta, I happened to buy this a long time ago. If 24 oz of Mac noodles is too much what is the best way to measure them to double the recipe? Help!
Sandy
Okay, if you look at my mac and cheese recipe, I tell you the measurements. You can add cooked meat at the end.
Jessie
So you wouldn’t recommend making the Alfredo with these noodles? We have plenty of Mac n cheese I really wanted to make the Alfredo again but I’m struggling with the measurements since it’s a 24 oz bag.
Sandy
3 cups of liquid for 24 oz of pasta.
Kristen
I followed the instructions, but my noodles still weren’t cooked all the way. Would adding an extra two or three minutes fix this problem?
Sandy
Hi, yes, I think that or letting it sit for a couple of minutes before opening. You can also use the sauté setting to further cook them after pressure cooking. Not knowing what happened, here are a few tips: Be sure to weigh/measure the pasta and liquids so there is the right amount of pasta to liquid ratio. If using a different type of pasta the cook time may vary.
Erin Stein
This recipe was so easy and quick, but came out delicious following the recipe as is. The only suggestion I have is to put salt, pepper and garlic powder on the chicken on one side prior to adding to the instapot. Yummy recipe though!!!
Kristine
This was perfection! I can’t believe this fettuccine tastes better than my old recipe with way less work and was done in a fraction of the time. I wanted to use things on hand so went with powdered garlic AND parmesan cheese. I also cooked for 9 minutes because I was making 16 oz of pasta and used 1.5 times the other ingredients. I can wait to try your other recipes! Wasn’t able to add 5 stars for some reason.
Karen
This recipe was a disaster for me! Kept getting the burn food message on my instant pot😡. What should have been a quick cooking time turned into 1 and a half hours. Ended up having to nuke it because it was all mixed together by then . Not sure I want to try again!
Sandy
Oh no! I wish I could help. Without knowing exactly what you did and the details, I’m at a loss. I’m so sorry it didn’t work for you. Did you by chance watch my video?
Rachel lake
Hello I just made this and it came out to Parmesan And salty not creamy at all what did I do wrong??
Sandy
Maybe your broth wasn’t low sodium?
Khloella
In the video you show the chicken just cut in half, then shredded when done, but in the recipe you say to cut the chicken before cooking. Which is preferable? Thanks.
Sandy
I actually prefer cutting the breast in half crossways as it doesn’t overcook that way. I have updated the recipe.
Laura
I’ve made this in the past and it’s been great, I need to make it so it can be 8 servings instead of 4-5 , what do I need to change?
Sandy
Double the ingredients and keep the cook time the same.
slb
This is a fantastic recipe for the instant pot…much easier and less babysitting.
Kathy
Hi, this looks yummy and I want to try it with my new instant pot but am afraid to do the fast release lol. Can i just wait until it releases naturally or will that overcook the pasta?
Sandy
It will overcook the pasta. You can do a controlled quick release where you release the steam in bursts until the pressure isn’t so strong. Just use a spoon handle or wear an oven mitt if you are concerned.
Susan
Five stars
Terrific
Made tonight, sauce was a little
thin. Added more Parmesan. After it sat 7 mins or more it thickened
Thank you
emma
how do i double the recipe for 7 people?
Sandy
Double the ingredients, but keep the cook time the same.
Virginia Raedel
Can you use gluten free noodles instead?
Sandy
I haven’t tries it. If you do, cook for 1/2 the time the package says. Since every GF pasta is different, made from different things, it’s a test and taste situation.
AJ
Does cooking time change if using gluten free pasta? Any other options aside from chicken broth if trying to make this vegetarian style? Vegetable broth? Thanks!
Sandy
Generally, you will cook the pasta for half the recommended time that the package directions say.
Renee
Delicious!! Came out perfectly, I made it without the chicken and added 1/4 tsp nutmeg. Will never make fettuccine any other way!! Thank You!
Barbara
Excellent recipe …. now, how do you recommend reheating as the recipe made way too much foe one person 🤗
Sandy
Reheat on low in a small saucepan, stirring occasionally. Add a little milk if needed. I’m glad you liked it!
PattiAnn
Hi Sandy,
Made this last evening as the weather turned a little cold&wet.
Yummy, yummy!
Used my IP mini, ceramic pot., half recipe.
No chicken or chicken broth, just plain water.
Also added a little nutmeg as I always do in cream sauces.
Sauted up some marsala mushrooms & added in at end along with some peas.
Perfect comfort food.😋
Thanks for the recioe.
Kaye M.
I am going to try this in my 3 qt. Mini. Halve the ingredients (including the chicken) but keep time the same? Also, just bought the ceramic pot from Instant Pot’s website. Do you think this would keep the dreaded “BURN” away?
Sandy
First of all, I love that ceramic pot! It will help with the burn error, but layering the ingredients will help more, as will measuring the pasta and keeping the same ratio of liquid to pasta. Keep the cook time the same.
Kaye M.
Thank you so much for the advice!
GE
Love this recipe!
I double the recipe, add 2 cups of frozen peas and 2 cups of thawed tail off prawns.
The prawns just melt in your mouth!
Kim Wells
If you are using “nested” fettuccine noodles, do you still have to break them?
Thanks!
Sandy
Hi Kim, no, breaking them is just to make them fit in the pot.
Kim Wells
Thank you!!
Kim Wells
Thank you for your quick response!
Neha Patel
This looks delicious and I plan to make it on Friday. As I am vegetarian and love mushrooms in my pasta could I add them and cook them in the same time advised in your recipe?
Sandy
Yes. It is hard to overcook a mushroom, so add them!
Celeste
I really enjoyed this recipe! I think if you follow the directions exactly, it’s really not too soupy after the mozzarella is added and it’s given a few minutes to thicken. Only thing I added were garlic salt, basil, and oregano.. Enjoyed this instant pot recipe. Thanks!
Harrison Willard
Accidentally put parmigian cheese in the beginning will this destroy it
Sandy
No, but it may give you the burn message. Just open it and stir really well and try again.
Kristen
Do I need to adjust anything if I use 10 oz of bowtie noodles instead of fettuccine?
Sandy
I cook my bowties for 5 minutes, 4 minutes for al dente. As long as the pasta is the same weight, it should be fine!
Alwyn
Oh my goodness! I made this tonight and it was totally amazing!!!! It’s the best meal I’ve cooked in my Instant Pot since I got it 2 months ago and I’ve been using it almost daily. I used half the amount of pasta because I am cooking for one and kept all the other measurements the same. It came out a bit too wet (but it didn’t stop me thoroughly enjoying it!). What advice would you give to make this for one person? Use half the chicken stock?
Sandy
Hi Alwyn, I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe! If you make half the amount, just cut the recipe in half.
Alwyn
That’s great Sandy. Thanks for the fast reply!
Tiffany Bernabe
Great recipe. Thank you for sharing! My family loved this. I cut the chicken broth to 1.5 cups and used the whole 4 oz. container of shredded parm. I did weigh my noodles, Thanks for that suggestion in the comments. When I added the parm, I also put in a couple cups of chopped broccoli. Stirred everything up, put the lid back on (machine was off) for 6 or 7 min. Broccoli turned out perfect and the pasta, sauce snd chicken were AMAZING.
Darren
I just have to say THANK YOU! This is literally one of the best home made chicken Alfredo’s I’ve had and it’s sooo freaking easy. I use quite a bit of Parmesan cause I like a thicker sauce and I cook the garlic in the butter a bit before adding the chicken stock.
I haven’t made Alfredo in years because my husband always says it’s not as good as somebody else’s we’ve had so I stopped trying because he was right. Instead I was always buying premade Alfredo and heating it up. This is actually faster, serves more and is 10000x better. Thanks!
Sandy
That’s great, Darren! I’m so glad this recipe worked for you, and that it is hubby approved!
Sharon Hayes
WOW!! …. I made this last night. I doubled the recipe and added 2 mins to the cook time and it was absolutely amazing. Very tasty!!
Jessica
I used to use Alfredo from the jar which has a weird after taste to me. I love love love this recipe! It’s delicious and super easy! Definitely a can favorite in my house!
Marie
This recipe looks great! Is it possible to make it in the 3qt Instant Pot Mini?
Sandy
Hi Marie, I haven’t tried, but I think it will fit.
Crystal
I love ordering white wine cream sauce on my pasta as a treat. Any thoughts on if one could use some white wine in this recipe and if so, how much to add or substitute?
Sandy
Sounds good! I would try substituting 1/4 to 1/2 cup of the broth with wine and see how you like it.
Shannon
OH MY GOODNESS! This is hands down the best Alfredo I’ve ever made! The only adjustments I made were I used Penne noodles and set the time for 8 mins instead of 7 mins! This is my go to Pasta recipe from now on! Thank you!
Sandy
Thank you, Shannon! I’m very glad to know how much you liked this Alfredo recipe!
Cathy
Thank you for this easy to make recipe. This dish is very tasty and I don’t get the burn error like I have with other recipes. YAY!!!
Melissa
I like to make my alfredo sauce with cream cheese. Any suggestions on when to add this? Maybe in the end?
Sandy
Either beginning or end. Just stir it really well until it becomes smooth.
rose
Cream cheese INSTEAD of parmesan? Please tell me how you do it and how much to use! pretty please, lol?
Sandy
Hi Rose! Cream cheese is magical in the IP! You can cook it with everything else, then stir it well when you open the pot. Or, add it at the end and stir well. You can use a whole 8 oz block, but I would start with 4 oz and see how you like it!
Trish
I made this last night. Awesome! Did a few minor additional things. I saute the garlic in the butter first. it was a little too thin for me so I added much more Parmesan and thickened with a bit of cornstarch. So so good and very easy.
B
Question
My hubby asked why not just add a jar of classico Italian sauce. Maybe he’ll listen to a guru like you. Thanks
Sandy
You need the thin liquid to bring the pot to pressure. Also, some of those jarred sauces taste nasty and have ingredients I don’t care for. It’s also easier.
If you have a jarred sauce that you like, I would layer it like this: Chicken first, then garlic/spices, then pasta, broth/water, then the sauce over the top, covering the pasta but not stirred as it will thicken the sauce too much. Then pressure cook. I would do a test batch first to be sure you had the right amount of thin liquid. About 1 cup per 4 oz of pasta.
Sarah
I made this exactly like the recipe (with chicken and the 7 minute suggestion for softer noodles) and it was delicious. My kids can be a hard crowd to please but they devoured it. The sauce was plenty thick – I wouldn’t change a thing. We will make this recipe many times again. Thank you so much for sharing!
Sandy
That’s wonderful! Thank you!
Emilie
I love the taste and everything about this recipe but what do you suggest I should remove to make it a tiny bit less saucy? And still make sure the pasta and chicken are cooked?
Sandy
Just make sure you weigh the pasta so the ratio of pasta to water is correct. Let the fettuccine sit a few minutes after cooking.
Lisa Kitchen
OMG. Just bought an InstantPot for myself for Christmas as I was looking for ways to make quick meals at home. This was 1st recipe I made and it turned out amazing. Great flavor. Made exactly as per recipe. Cant wait to try more of your recipes and get cooking with this great machine!. No more store bought Alfredo to warm up at home. Thanks
Sandy
That’s awesome!
Ivonne Garcia
Amazing and super easy to follow!!
Sandy
That’s great, Ivonne! Thank you!
Brent Andersen
I’m assuming you’re using dried pasta noodles with this. Was wondering what (if any changes) I should make if using fresh made egg noodles.
Sandy
I would add them last, after pressure cooking.
Andrew Durham
So i have a 2 quart crock pot and I was wondering how would I go around trying to cook hamburger helper fettuccine Alfredo in it
Sandy
I have never tried this, perhaps someone else will see this and chime in.
Sophia L.
If I use dark chicken meat, do I need to increase the cooking time? Also, based on comments here, here’s another question. I’d like to make it during my poker game, unless it takes me away from the poker table for too long. 🙂 . If I do all the mise en place ahead of time, how much time, realistically, will I spend by the pot, until it’s completely ready to serve? I have the Ultra 8 qt.
Sandy
As long as you cut the meat to the slightly larger than bite size pieces, the cook time will remain the same. You will add all of the ingredients to the pot, then push start and stay with the pot until you confirm it reached pressure (5 to 10 minutes). Then it will cook, and when it beeps you come back to it and release the pressure in a controlled fashion so it doesn’t spew sauce (about 3-4 minutes). Then stir in the parmesan, and wait for 3-5 minutes before serving so it can thicken (unless it is thick enough for you without waiting).
Prudence
I can only find Heavy Whipping Creaming locally, not plain heavy cream. I read that they differ.. is it okay to use heavy whipping cream instead?
Sandy
Yes, I use them both interchangeably.
Tina
I’m glad I found your recipe ( from a post on Reddit). My son loves pasta Alfredo. How should I adjust the cooking time if I used fresh pasta?
Sandy
If using fresh pasta, and adding the chicken, cook for the written time, then after pressure cooking toss the pasta in, stir, put a lid on it and let the heat from the sauce cook the pasta. If not using chicken, cook for 1 minute if the pasta is really soft. Maybe even 0 minutes (sorry, I haven’t actually tried it. Sounds delicious!).
Bill
I had issues with Burn and had to open up and stir twice. I think the bottom metal wire piece should be left in to prevent the noodles touching the bottom.
Sandy
I don’t think the rack would help, but being sure to layer as I show is how you keep it from burning. Also using the proper amount of liquid and pasta, so the liquid doesn’t get all soaked up.
Alissa
I made this for the first time tonight and followed the recipe exactly. It looks like the cream curdled. Has anyone else had this happen? Any suggestions on why or what I might do differently? I am using an Instant Pot Duo-60. Thanks
Sandy
Hi Alissa, I’ve never had that happen. Did you use heavy cream? That’s what works, otherwise you have to add it at the end.
N
Had this happen with Half and Half. Just add some more liquids and stir in the Parmesan and it all smooths out perfectly.
Allegra
I find that adding any dairy while cooking ends with it curdling thus, I add the dairy products after it is finished cooking, then turn it to saute and it produces the creamy sauce that I want!
Sandy
Higher fat dairy (stabilized) works. Regular milk may curdle.
John
Can I use alfredo sauce in a jar instead of heavy cream
Sandy
Try layering in over the pasta but don’t stir it. After cooking, you can thin it with broth or milk/cream if you need to.
Jules
Hi There! I plan on making this for a friend who just had a baby. If I make it Thursday and bring it Friday, will it hold up okay or will it dry out? Suggestions
Sandy
Though it reheats pretty well, it is so much better about 5 minutes after it is finished cooking. If you do give it to her the next day, instruct her to add a little milk or cream when reheating.
Sherry Walker
This recipe was AMAZING! My 3 year old inhaled it! I only changed the noodles to gluten free due to an allergy and used a compound butter (garlic, basil, & Parmesan) instead of plan butter. Thank you for the wonderful recipe, my family will make it for many years to come!
Sandy
That’s awesome, Sherry! I’m happy that you and your little one liked this recipe! Thank you for your review!
christopher bailey
Another great meal, thanks so much!! 5 stars
Sandy
Hi Christopher! I’m happy you liked this one! Thanks for the review, and have a great day!
Mary
It was awesome and delish! Thanks!
KarenB
I broke my arm and had surgery 10 days ago with pins and plate put in OWIE. Nevertheless, between me, hubby and 83 yo mom who lives with us (of which noth are banned dads from MY kitchen in normal circumstances lol) thus, I cant shred my parm and have 1/2&1/2 but no heavy cream right now (hubby has to drive me to store and push cart and is SO NOT LOVING SHOPPING LOL) THUS I get bare min and get out. Cant whisk well yet either. Thus I succumbed to some jarre dad alfredo sauce I will “doctor” up with basil, oregano, garlic, etc and if I can get mom or DH to shred the lard, will add some of that. Hence my question, CDC an I cheat and use your recipe with. Jarred sauce (see guilt here) for timing and add in ideas? Ever made fettuccine alfredo with chicken in IP using jarred sauce? Add water?
Sandy
Oh Karen, that sucks! Okay, I haven’t used it, but I think what I would do is layer it. Broth, cream, chicken, pasta, and the sauce on top, but don’t stir it.
Laura
Hello.
I plan to double on this recipe because I want left overs for a family of four. I plan to cook this without chicken. Should I double the cooking time as well? Your receipe asks for 6 mins if you want the noodles to be soft, so I was planning to increase it to 12 mins on manual. Is that correct? And is it ok to double the recipe or change something?
Sandy
I wouldn’t double the time, but add 2 minutes. You may want to add a little more broth or cream after pressure cooking if you like a saucier result.
Karen Walters
If I want to and crab should I do any adjustments?
Sandy
If still in the shell, remove the crab meat from the shell first. Then I would stir it in after pressure cooking, and cover pot with a glass lid so the crab can cook from the residual heat. Sounds delicious!
Diane
Can I add fresh veggies (Broccoli, carrots & cauliflower), or would that make it too watery? Better to do them 1st or last separately?
Thanks! Diane
Sandy
I think fresh veggies would be great in this. It is rather thick, so a little extra water shouldn’t hurt it. I suppose it would depend on which veggies you want to use. Broccoli cooks in the IP in 0 to 1 minute, so it may come out too soft. Carrots would do well, cut into slightly larger than bite-sized chunks.
Mei
Is it okay to add shrimp to this recipe? If so, will I need to make any adjustments to the time or recipe?
Sandy
Hi Mei, if you use large shrimp, you can keep the cook time the same. If you have smaller shrimp, I would add them after cooking, and put the lid on and let the steam cook them.
Gaillard Routson
Can chicken be frozen
Sandy
Yes it can!
Carol
How long for frozen chicken? 🙂
Sandy
Same amount of time, as long as it’s cut.
Jenni
I made this roday, but I veganized it! Vegan butter, veggie broth, Rippple cream and Follow Your Heart Parmesan cheese. Then I added fresh spinach from my garden. It was delicious!
Ambar
When adding chicken is this already cooked or chicken?
Sandy
Hi Ambar, it is uncooked. You’ll want larger than bite sized chunks so it doesn’t overcook (or just cut chicken breasts in half. Not lengthwise, just straight down, if that makes sense!), and it will be just right! If you want to add cooked chicken, just add it at the end. Stir it in and let it sit a couple minutes to heat through.
Samantha
This is such an easy recipe, with delicious results! This is the best Fettuccine Alfredo we have made, and my first pasta dish made in the Instant Pot. I did decide to thicken the sauce a bit at the end, which actually might have not been necessary. Now I want to try some of your other recipes. Thanks!
Sandy
Hi Samantha! I’m so glad you liked this Alfredo! My hubby is hooked on it, lol! Thank you for your review!
Samantha
Yep, my hubby is also the reason I keep on making it! lol. He specifically asks for it every week or so. We also like to add broccoli after the release is complete and let it sit for a few minutes. Thanks again, Sandy. 🙂
Cynthi
Hi- can this recipe be doubled? Would I need to adjust certain infredient quantities? To make for more people rather than just doubling each ingredient? Thank you!
Sandy
Hi Cynthi, you should be able to double it and not adjust any quantities. Just be really careful when you do the quick release as the starch and sauce will try to spew out with the steam. Be sure to do a controlled release in smaller bursts until you are sure there will not be any issue.
Cynthi
Thank you for the quick response!
Kaycee
If you double it do you cook longer?
Sandy
No, just make sure it all fits.
Deee5
So if I do a pound of noodles, I can do 4 cups of broth and it won’t be too watery?
Sandy
Yes, that’s the ratio I normally use. You can thin it with milk or half and half if it gets too thick.
Terry Smith
This is a great recipe! The quantities are perfect. I used Whole Milk instead of the heavy creme, to reduce the calories. Thus, I added a little Wondra Flour to thicken it up at the end. I also added 1 Tbl of Basil, and 1/4 tsp of Cayenne pepper. Then it tasted like the one I cook on the stove, which takes so much time, and requires way too many pots. Thanks for the great recipe!
Sandy
Hi Terry, I’m happy that you liked this recipe! The changes you made sound good, while still keeping the essence of this recipe! Thank you so much for your review, and the tips! I appreciate it!
Diane
Hi Sandy,
Are you using 1lb Boneless breasts or bone in?
Thank you! I’m making this today for my daughter’s family. She just had my 1st grandbaby! It’s a boy!
Diane
Sandy
I am using boneless/skinless.
Holly
Yay! CONGRATULATIONS on your very first grandson!!!! What a thrill! Hope your daughter enjoyed the meal…what a good mama you are! Awww, babies are the best!! ♡
Pamela
I’ve made this recipe, and I, too, felt the sauce could be thicker—otherwise, it was delicious. How much flour did you use?
Sandy
Hi Pamela, I don’t use flour in this dish. You can use extra parmesan to thicken it, or use a little less liquid. Also, make sure you are using the full amount of pasta. I weigh mine to be sure.