This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta is an easy, one-pot meal that's ready in under 20 minutes. It's creamy, flavorful, cheesy, and loaded with tender bites of chicken.
3boneless skinless chicken breastscut into 1/2" cubes (about 1½ lbs)
1tablespoonminced garlic
1teaspoonsalt
1teaspoondried parsley
½teaspoondried oregano
¼teaspoonblack pepper
4½cupslow sodium chicken broth
375gramspenne pastaor other short pasta (4½-5 cups)
2tablespoonswater
1tablespooncorn starch
250gramslight cream cheese(1 8oz package)
1cupmozzarella cheeseshredded
¼cupParmesan cheeseshredded
Instructions
Turn Instant Pot to saute. When it reads "hot" add oil and let the oil heat for a couple minutes.
Add the chicken breasts and cook just until no longer pink, about 2 minutes each side.
Add the garlic, salt, parsley, oregano and pepper and stir and cook 1 minute.
Add the chicken broth, and scrape the bottom of the pot with a hard metal spoon to remove any stuck on bits. Turn the Instant Pot off.
Add the pasta -- don't stir -- and press down into the liquid. The liquid will just barely cover the pasta.
Put the lid on, turn the valve to sealing, and select Manual or Pressure Cook for 2 minutes (3 for bowtie pasta or a softer texture).
When the cook time is over, do a quick release (open the valve all the way) and remove the lid. Turn the Instant Pot to saute.
Stir together the water and corn starch and stir into the pasta. Allow to cook and thicken slightly.
Turn off the Instant Pot. Cut the cream cheese into small cubes. (You can warm it slightly in the microwave to make it easier to incorporate as well)
Stir in the cream cheese, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Stir until melted. Serve.
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Notes
Tips and Variations:
Feel free to add in different flavors you enjoy! You could sprinkle some Cajun seasoning on the chicken before cooking, use flavored cream cheese, or explore your spice drawer.
I find 2 minutes is perfect for Instant Pot pasta -- we don't want it overcooked because we do need a little time to thicken the sauce and melt the cheese. If you prefer softer pasta, you might find 3 minutes is more to your tastes.
Try swapping the chicken for Italian sausage or bacon (browned first)!
Storing:Leftover chicken Alfredo will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. To reheat, warm with a splash of milk or cream on the stove or in the microwave until heated through.