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5) Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Pasta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 12 oz uncooked penne or rigatoni
  • 3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. Turn Instant Pot to Sauté and melt butter; cook garlic 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; sauté 2–3 minutes (no need to fully cook).
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping any browned bits. Add pasta in an even layer but do not stir.
  4. Close lid, set Manual/High for 6 minutes, then quick release when done.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until smooth; adjust salt and pepper. Let sit 2 minutes to thicken.
  6. Serve with parsley and extra Parmesan.