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Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

Mary
Making your own Instant Pot Fettuccine alfredo sauce is so easy and an excellent choice with an amazing flavor that tastes so much better than jar sauce.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Additional Time 3 minutes
Total Time 34 minutes
Course Instant Pot
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 667 kcal

Equipment

  • Nylon Spaghetti Server Non-Stick Pasta Fork Slotted Spoon Food Strainer with Spaghetti Measure Tool Strainer Ladle for Kitchen Dishwasher, Large Size
  • Amazon Basics 12-Piece Color-Coded Kitchen Knife Set, 6 Knives with 6 Blade Guards
  • Gorilla Grip Original Set of 5 Flexible Plastic Cutting Boards, 4 Large Plus Small Board, Gripped Backing, Dishwasher Safe, Non Porous, Durable Chopping Mats, Food Icons, Multi Color
  • 2 Pack Black Kitchen Tongs, Premium Silicone BPA Free Non-Stick Stainless Steel BBQ Cooking Grilling Locking Food Tongs, 9-Inch & 12-Inch
  • Wilton Easy Flex Silicone Spatula Set, Your Go-To Tools for Mixing, Folding, Scraping, Cooking and Serving., Blue, 3-Piece
  • Ninja FD401 Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL 8 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer that Steams, Slow Cooks, Sears, Sautés, Dehydrates & More, with 5 qt. Crisper Basket, Deluxe Reversible Rack & Recipe Book, Silver

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1 1/2 cups Heavy Cream
  • 1/2 teaspoon Minced Garlic
  • 1/2 lb. Fettuccine Noodles break in half
  • 1 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
  • 1 cup Freshly Grated Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Salt and Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Start by adding your ingredients to your instant pot, chicken broth, heavy cream, and minced garlic. Do not stir.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Break your fettuccine noodles in half and place them in the liquid in the pressure cooker.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Press down with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula so the noodles are all covered.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Place your boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the top.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Place cover on Instant Pot and put in the seal position.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Set to high for 8 minutes. It takes about 11 minutes to come to pressure. Then it will start counting your 8 minutes of cook time. Once the 8 minutes are done, let it naturally release for another 8 minutes. After that 8 minutes, release the rest of the pressure carefully. I usually place a towel over the vent and hit the button with a wooden spoon. When all the air is released, open the cover away from you so the steam doesn’t burn you.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Remove the chicken breasts with tongs and slice into thin slices or cube.Add 1 cup of freshly grated, finely shredded parmesan cheese. (I use the packaged parmesan and not the dried stuff in the can!) One cup isn’t really that much cheese, and I may have added the entire bag before and sprinkled romano cheese on the top.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Mix lightly and add your diced chicken. Adding the chicken is optional. You can also make it on a hot grill and serve it on the side.
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe
  • Let sit for about 3-4 minutes so the cheese can melt and you have a creamy cheese sauce. Stir and serve. Enjoy!
    Instant Pot Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe

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Notes

I have found that when it sat overnight or for a couple of hours, it tasted so much better. When things sit, the flavors marry into each other and taste better.

What Side Dishes to Serve with Chicken Alfredo

If you’ve ever gone to an authentic Italian restaurant, then you know that one of the main side dishes for creamy Fettuccine Alfredo is Garlic Bread and Olive Oil.
Here are a few recipe links to our best side dishes.
  • Classic coleslaw – This has a crisp texture with simple ingredients and is the foundation of a crowd-pleasing dinner.
  • Arugula Salad
  • Green Salad
  • Caesar salad
  • Green beans casserole bites (an easy side dish)
  • Green vegetables
  • Potato Wedges
  • Golden brown French Fries
  • Onion Rings
  • If you want to keep it on the lighter side, you can serve it with any type of fresh salad.

How do I Make Fettuccine Alfredo Better

This is one of my favorite one-pot meal chicken alfredo recipes. The creamy sauce complements simple sides. A classic Italian dish.
If you want to add extra flavor, add some bell pepper or a little bit of garlic powder. Change up the flavor by adding chili powder.
Omit the chicken and make it a fettuccine shrimp alfredo dinner or cajun chicken alfredo.
I have also seen recipes that used cream cheese to make a cream sauce that is a really cheesy sauce.
The best things are the cheesy flavors and all these ingredients are readily found while grocery shopping.

How Long Do You Cook Fettuccine For

If you are cooking it in pasta water, then you will cook it for 8 to 13 minutes. Normally, you can just follow the package directions and cook it over medium heat once it comes to a rolling boil.

How to Make Alfredo Sauce without an Instant Pot

You don’t need a pressure cooker to make creamy alfredo sauce. An easy way to make it is in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Heat the heavy cream, chicken broth, and minced garlic. Once heated, add the shredded parmesan cheese and stir until thickened.
Cook the noodles in a separate pot of water.
You will still get the same flavor of our easy pasta dishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 667kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 49gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 214mgSodium: 942mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4g
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