Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo
By :Chop Secrets
Votes: 56
Rating: 4.41
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Kid-Friendly, Poultry, Rice & Pastas
Duration 30-60 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce Mixture:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 lb dry fettuccini noodles broken in half to fit flat in pot
To Finish:
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil cut into thin ribbons
Course Main Course
Cuisine Modern
Difficulty Easy
Browse Category Kid-Friendly, Poultry, Rice & Pastas
Duration 30-60 min
Cooking Technique Pressure Cook, Sauté
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings
6 servings
Ingredients
Chicken Mixture:
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 lbs boneless and skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
Sauce Mixture:
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
  • 1 lb dry fettuccini noodles broken in half to fit flat in pot
To Finish:
  • 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 3 tbsp fresh basil cut into thin ribbons
Votes: 56
Rating: 4.41
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Instructions
  1. Add olive oil to the Instant Pot. Using the display panel select the SAUTÉ function. Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. When oil gets hot, brown the chicken on both sides, 3-4 minutes per side. Meat will not be cooked through. Do not crowd the pot--you may have to work in batches. Transfer browned meat to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
  3. Add butter to the Instant Pot. When butter is melted, add garlic and cook for 1 minute or until it just begins to brown.
  4. Mix in cream, broth, salt and nutmeg and deglaze by using a wooden spoon to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
  5. Add (broken in half) noodles, ensuring all noodles are submerged. Nestle chicken breasts in sauce in an even layer, turning once to coat.
  6. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL, then secure the lid, making sure the vent is closed.
  7. Using the display panel select the MANUAL function*. Use the +/- keys and program the Instant Pot for 10 minutes.
  8. When the time is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then quick-release the remaining pressure.
  9. Turn the pot off by selecting CANCEL. Carefully remove the chicken to a cutting board and slice into bite-sized pieces.
  10. Return chicken to the pot, stir in parmesan cheese and serve immediately, garnished with basil.
Recipe Notes

*The Manual and Pressure Cook buttons are interchangeable.

36 replies
  1. Chanz07
    Chanz07 says:

    The noodles burn and stick to the bottom of the pot causing the cooker to show the “burn” error message and stop cooking…

  2. Aarongp
    Aarongp says:

    Recipe looks great, but as others have commented the pasta gets burned easily. We had to take everything out and cook it on the stove.

  3. Donna0770
    Donna0770 says:

    Great taste! I didn’t experience any problem with burning or uncooked noodles. I used thin spaghetti and throughly deglazed after browning chicken and minced garlic. I used Wifi InstantPot and let it set pot per recipe.

  4. nreeves
    nreeves says:

    It turned out very good! Had to cook a couple minutes longer, but i will definitely be making this again!

  5. Lorny99
    Lorny99 says:

    Any recipe that calls for pasta I cook on the stove.I like unbroken noodles (spaghetti) and you have more control over the texture.And it doesn’t really add any more time to overall cook time

  6. mrscollins1002
    mrscollins1002 says:

    I thought this was great. Only I used penne pasta instead of the regular noodles. They just hold up better.

  7. Williamsfam5
    Williamsfam5 says:

    I usually create a rue on the stove but thought I woukd try this instead. It was watery and the noodles didnt cook all the way.

  8. Mjk53029
    Mjk53029 says:

    This was my first insta disaster. Kept telling me it was burning. I added 2 more cups of broth. Finally I just checked the internal temperature of the chicken and it was done. I wont be making this again. I couldnt even get the kid to eat it and he eats anything.

  9. Yakypakrat
    Yakypakrat says:

    Followed the instructions exactly, the food burned. I was so bummed as were my kids. The contents were inedible 🙁

    I have great kids though; they said, “that’s ok mommy, let’s have that leftover chili you made in that pot!!”

    Love my twin 6 year old boys 🙂

  10. Blefever
    Blefever says:

    Needs more liquid, and the noodles needed 15 minutes instead of 10. But after my adjustments, it tasted just like Olive Garden. Pleased overall

  11. Aroman85
    Aroman85 says:

    Made this for my family of 7 and it was GONE! Everyone went back for 3rd helpings! I made it with spaghetti instead of fettuccini because its all I had in the pantry. Now every time I make this I immediately add the ingredients back to my grocery list because its a weekly meal. Perfect!

  12. NikkiR10
    NikkiR10 says:

    This was delicious!! A big hit with the family and ill be making it again. I followed the recipe exactly!

  13. Fish.chaser
    Fish.chaser says:

    Great meal, BUT the recipe calls to put the cream in BEFORE you seal the yop and cook for 10 minutes. The cream kinda separated. Next time I’ll add the cream when I add the cheese.

  14. ncole1980
    ncole1980 says:

    My family loved it!! The chicken was amazing and the noodles perfect! I didnt use garlic in my receipe i just went from adding olive oil to brown chicken

  15. instamom247
    instamom247 says:

    Family loved this one! Turned out perfect! I added more cheese than it called for…but lets be real…everything is better with more cheese!
    10/10!

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