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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta
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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta Recipe

This Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Penne Pasta is a creamy, dreamy dinner that’s ready in just 14 minutes. The 4-minute cook time ensures the pasta stays perfectly firm, while the sauce clings beautifully to every strand.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 14 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 567
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into small slices)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 12 ounces penne pasta uncooked
  • 8 ounces cream cheese 1 package
  • 1 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 Tablespoons water
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • freshly grated Parmesan cheese optional topping
  • fresh basil optional topping

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Method
 

  1. Press "SAUTE" on the Instant Pot and let it heat up for a few minutes, then add in the oil.
  2. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the Instant Pot. Brown chicken for about 3 minutes on each side.
  3. Add garlic, parsley, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot, being sure to scrape the bottom of the Instant Pot with a wooden spatula to remove any burnt bits or pieces from the chicken.
  4. Add the pasta on top of everything and press it gently down into the liquid with a spatula (don't stir it in with the other ingredients). The liquid should barely cover the pasta.
  5. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and turn the valve to "sealing."
  6. Press the "MANUAL" button and cook for 4 minutes.
  7. When the Instant Pot is finished cooking, move the valve to "venting" and do a quick release of the pressure. Remove the lid.
  8. Press the "SAUTE" button and add in the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, and Parmesan cheese.
  9. In a small bowl, mix together water and cornstarch, then add into the Instant Pot. Stir together until sauce reaches desired thickness and serve.
  10. Top with fresh Parmesan cheese and basil, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 567kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 44gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 111mgSodium: 944mgPotassium: 831mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 2mg
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