Instant pot creamy alfredo pasta with chicken and broccoli. This set-and-forget recipe is a family favorite, no leftovers guaranteed!

Name: Instant Pot Creamy Alfredo Pasta
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken breast or cutlets, (cubed); 16 oz farfalle (bow tie pasta); 3 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 small shallot, (minced); 1 tbsp olive oil; 1/2 tsp each; onion and garlic powder, paprika and oregano; 1 pinch salt and pepper, (to taste); 1 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 tbsp cream cheese; 2 tbsp butter

Get excited for this mind-blowing CREAMIEST instant pot Alfredo pasta with chicken and broccoli. This full recipe is an extension of my original Creamy Alfredo Sauce recipe which has been a favorite at my house for the past two years. BEST thing I ever did! The kids never get sick of it and there is rarely any leftovers.

With my handy-dandy jar of Alfredo Sauce I tried many variations of pasta and veggies, with and without protein, baked and stove-top, but this IP PASTA-CHICKEN-BROCCOLI is by large a winner. This is also a win for me because it’s a complete meal, meaning there is carbs, protein and veggies, done effortlessly in one pot.

This Instant Pot Alfredo Pasta is done in three easy steps. Like super easy, I promise! Whenever I hear the word ‘steps’ I instantly decide that it’s complicated but I promise, this is not the case here. Let’s get to it!

step 1. sauté the chicken

Because we know that it takes much longer to cook chicken than pasta, we are going to give the chicken a head start by sautéing with fragrant shallots, herbs and spices. The tiny cubes of chicken also helps to reduce the cooking time.

Add EVOO
Add chicken (cubed)
Add shallots (minced)
Add the herbs, spices and season with salt and pepper to taste

Cook for about 10-12 minutes stirring often, until the chicken starts to brown.

step 2. cook the pasta

Add pasta (any shape)
Add chicken broth
Give it a good mix
Cover the pot and seal
Cook on high pressure for 3 minutes
When done, quick release all pressure.

other amazing Instant Pot family favorite recipes

Instant Pot No Knead Artisan Bread

Instant Pot Chicken Thighs

Instant Pot Chicken Wild Rice Soup

Instant Pot Shrimp Scampi

Instant Pot Hamburger Helper

step 3. making the Alfredo sauce

Turn the pot on sauté mode once again
Add broccoli florets
Add all the ingredients for the Alfredo sauce
Using a wooden spoon, stir often to help dissolve the butter and cream cheese.
Cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring often.
Give it a taste and adjust ingredient as needed.

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