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Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo With Jar Sauce

Quick and comforting Instant Pot chicken Alfredo made easy with jarred garlic Alfredo sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 24 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • 8 oz fettuccine noodles, broken into thirds
  • 15 oz jarred garlic Alfredo sauce
  • 2 c water

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or electric pressure cooker
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Cutting board and knife
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté setting and add the olive oil; heat until shimmering.
  2. Season the chicken breasts with the black pepper and brown them in the hot oil, about 2–3 minutes per side; remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Pour in the water and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze, removing any browned bits to prevent a burn warning.
  5. Return the chicken breasts to the pot, then add the broken fettuccine noodles in an even layer, and pour the jarred Alfredo sauce over the top, covering the noodles as much as possible.
  6. Secure the lid and set the valve to sealed. Cook on high pressure for 8 minutes.
  7. Quick-release the pressure carefully (cover with a towel if desired to limit splatter) and let the pot sit 5–10 minutes to let the sauce thicken slightly.
  8. Remove the chicken, slice it, return it to the pot, stir to combine, and serve.

Notes

  • Double the recipe in an 8‑quart Instant Pot without changing cook time.
  • For a thicker sauce, stir in a few cubes of cream cheese.
  • To make noodles more al dente, reduce pressure cooking to 6 minutes.
  • Substitute shrimp or sausage for the chicken; brown sausage first.
  • If reheated sauce is too thick, thin with a splash of milk.