Imagine creating a restaurant-quality pasta dish in just 25 minutes with minimal effort and maximum flavor! This Instant Pot Chicken Broccoli Alfredo is about to revolutionize your weeknight dinner routine, transforming ordinary ingredients into a creamy, dreamy meal that will have your family begging for seconds. With tender chicken, perfectly cooked broccoli, and a luxurious Parmesan sauce, this one-pot wonder is not just a meal—it's a culinary shortcut that proves gourmet cooking can be quick, easy, and absolutely delicious.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing chicken breast into bite-sized pieces, mince garlic, and cut broccoli into small florets.
- Select the Sauté function on the Instant Pot. Add a small amount of olive oil and sauté the diced chicken until it turns golden and is mostly cooked through, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the chicken and sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Break fettuccine pasta in half and layer it over the chicken, then add chicken broth, ensuring the pasta is mostly submerged.
- Add broccoli florets on top of the pasta and chicken, distributing them evenly.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to sealing, and cook on Manual/Pressure Cook mode for 4 minutes at high pressure.
- Once cooking completes, perform a quick release of the pressure.
- Open the lid and stir the contents. If there's excess liquid, let it sit for 2-3 minutes to absorb.
- Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Stir thoroughly to create a creamy sauce.
- Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken and cheese to melt completely.
- Serve hot, garnishing with additional Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley if desired.
Tips
- Dice chicken uniformly to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from being over or undercooked.
- Break pasta in half to help it cook more evenly and fit better in the Instant Pot.
- Don't skip the quick release after cooking to prevent pasta from becoming mushy.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the best melting and flavor.
- If the sauce seems too thin, let it sit for a few extra minutes to thicken naturally.
- For extra richness, you can add a tablespoon of butter when stirring in the cream and cheese.
- Fresh garlic makes a huge difference—avoid pre-minced garlic if possible.
- Garnish with fresh parsley for a pop of color and added freshness.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 730kcal
Carbohydrates: 46g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: mg
