Chicken Alfredo - Instant Pot

By lindaauman

Looking for a quick and easy dinner?! You can't go wrong with this time saving pressure cooker Chicken Alfredo dish. It's so creamy and delicious!

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 8 ounces pasta (rotini or bowtie)
• 2 chicken breasts, cubed
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/2 cup heavy cream + 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese or 1 jar of alfredo sauce
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Parsley, chopped

Details

Servings 6
Preparation time 5mins
Cooking time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

With the lid off and pot on Saute', heat oil and onion on high about 2 minutes.

Add garlic and cook for about one minute.

In this order add pasta, chicken, chicken broth, salt, pepper, and pepper flakes.

Lock the lid and manually set for 4 minutes on high. (or half the cook time recommended on pasta box)

Quick release.

Set the cooker to Saute' medium and stir; give it a minute to absorb broth and check chicken for doneness.

Stir in cream and Parmesan cheese OR jarred alfredo sauce.

Serve.