Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo

Ingredients and Weight:

• Chicken Breasts: 8 pieces (about 2 pounds)
• Cream Cheese: 8 oz
• Alfredo Sauce: 1 jar (16 oz)
• Diced Tomatoes: 1 cup (from a can)
• Garlic Cloves: 5-6 cloves, crushed
• Salt and Pepper: to season
• Fresh Mushrooms: 1/2 pound, sliced
• Spaghetti Noodles: 16 oz (for serving, optional)

Preparation Time:

• Preparation: 15 minutes
• Cooking: 30 minutes (in Instant Pot)
• Total Time: 45 minutes to 1 hour (including prep and cooking)

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Set Instant Pot to “Sauté” mode and add a little water to the pot.
2. Once water is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 5 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
3. In the same pot, add the crushed garlic and cook for a minute. Then add the diced tomatoes and let them cook down a bit.
4. Next, add the cream cheese and stir until fully melted and combined with the tomato mixture.
5. Pour in the Alfredo sauce and stir well. Add the sliced mushrooms and season with salt and pepper as desired.
6. Return the chicken to the pot and let it cook for another 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked through.
7. Serve over spaghetti noodles, if desired, and enjoy!

Nutritional Information: (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 400-500 calories per serving (depending on additional ingredients)
• Fat: 20-30g
• Carbohydrates: 25-35g
• Protein: 30-40g

Dish Characteristics:

• Rich and creamy Alfredo sauce combined with tender chicken and fresh mushrooms.
• Easy to prepare in an Instant Pot, resulting in a comforting and hearty dish.
• Can be served as a main course or as a component in a larger meal.

User Comments:

1. "This dish was so creamy and delicious! The chicken was so tender and the Alfredo sauce was perfect."
2. "I added some extra mushrooms for extra flavor and it was great! This is a must-try dish."
3. "My family loved this dish. It was so easy to make in the Instant Pot and it was a hit at our dinner table."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to use fresh ingredients for best results.
• Adjust seasoning according to taste.
• If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can mix a cornstarch slurry (water and cornstarch) and stir into the sauce towards the end of cooking.