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 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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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.
Michi
I just made this recipe for lunch and it came out amazing! I followed it word for word. My partner and 2 year old loved it as well! Thank you so much for this quick recipe. I will deff check out your other recipes.
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.
Linda
I have a 3 qt instant pot. Do I just cut the ingredients in half?
Sandy
Only if you want fewer servings. This recipe will fit in the 3 quart. Keep the cook time the same though.
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.