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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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 ½ tsp Garlic Powder)
- 2 cups Chicken Broth, low sodium
- 1 ¼ cups Heavy Cream, divided
- ½ tsp Salt (or more to taste)
- ½ 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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Carisa Ananias
Since I worry about and dislike potential burn notices, would using the pot in pot method work here? Meaning, adding a cup of water in IP's steel pot, then my trivet, then put all the regular recipe of ingredients inside my smaller inner pot that sits on the trivet ? I hope this made sense. And thanks! Carisa
Sandy
I don't think the noodles would cook properly using the PIP method.
Tammy
Made this a few times its fabulous!!! Family reunion and it was requested as a main meal. Making 4 batches. Everyone absolutely loves it. Thank you so much.
Tammy
P.S. can I double this or no?
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!!
Carol
Made this for supper tonight and it was so delicious. I put in some spinach at the end too. Thank you. This will be in my recipes book for sure
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.
Erika Brusic
If I wanted to use rotini, how much should I adjust the pressure cooking time?
Sandy
I would cook for 5 minutes with a controlled quick release.
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.