Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo
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Cooking:
5 min.
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Servings per container:
3
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Ingredients for - Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

1. Skinless, boneless chicken breast - 1 (6 ounce)
2. Butter, divided - 2 tablespoons
3. Garlic salt, divided - 1 ½ teaspoons
4. Cantanzaro herbs (from Savory Spice Shop®) - 1 teaspoon
5. Garlic, minced - 1 clove
6. Penne pasta - 2 cups
7. Heavy whipping cream - 16 ounces
8. Freshly grated Parmesan cheese - 2 ½ cups
9. Freshly ground black pepper to taste (Optional) - 1 pinch

How to cook deliciously - Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

1. Stage

Slice chicken breast into 3 thin filets. Sprinkle all sides with 1 teaspoon garlic salt and cantanzaro herbs.

2. Stage

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add chicken breasts and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.

3. Stage

Wipe out the pot. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter, and cook garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add pasta and stir to coat in butter. Pour in cream and stir to thoroughly combine with pasta.

4. Stage

Place an elevated steamer rack inside the Instant Pot. Wrap chicken breasts in parchment paper and place on top of the steamer rack.

5. Stage

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

6. Stage

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove rack with chicken. Stir remaining garlic salt and Parmesan cheese into sauce.

7. Stage

Divide pasta into 3 serving bowls and top each with 1 chicken breast filet. Top with additional Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper if desired.