INSTANT POT® CREAMY CHICKEN AND LEEK ALFREDO

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Let's dive head-first into this one-pot pasta dish, full of rich and creamy everything! Your family will love this weeknight dinner, and you'll love how quickly you can make it!

Provided by Diana71

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

½ tablespoon olive oil
½ tablespoon butter
1 pound chicken breast, cubed
1 cup diced leek (white and light green only)
2 garlic, chopped, or more to taste
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes
1 ½ cups chicken broth
¼ cup dry white wine
⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
1 egg yolk
8 ounces penne pasta
1 cup shredded Parmesan-Romano cheese blend
1 pinch cornstarch
1 ounce cream cheese, cubed
½ cup milk, or more as needed
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil and butter and heat until butter is melted. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, 5 to 8 minutes. Add leek and garlic. Season with Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and wine to deglaze pot. Bring to a simmer, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir cream and egg yolk together in a small bowl until well combined. Pour into the Instant Pot®. Add pasta without mixing, letting it float on top, but making sure pasta does not stick together. You may push pasta slightly down into the liquid. Close and lock the lid and seal the vent. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 1 minute. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 10 minutes. Release remaining pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix Parmesan-Romano cheese mixture and a pinch of cornstarch together in a bowl. Unlock and remove Instant Pot® lid. Stir in cheese mixture and cream cheese. Slowly add enough milk until the sauce reaches desired creaminess. Mix well to create a smooth cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494.6 calories, Carbohydrate 37.8 g, Cholesterol 136.1 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 25.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.7 g, Sodium 803.1 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

Naeem Elahi
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. My family loved it!


Amari Goodwin
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra garlic and pepper, and it was much better.


rahees chohan
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall this was a great dish. I will definitely be making it again.


Clemencia Konadu
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This is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Salman Sheikh
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I'm not a big fan of leeks, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked to perfection.


Memo Phiri
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This dish was a bit too rich for me, but my husband loved it.


Golu Chaudhary
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I substituted broccoli for the leeks and it turned out great! This is a versatile recipe that can be easily customized to your liking.


Pandolah Pictures
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The chicken was a little dry for my taste, but the sauce was delicious.


Dorian Jr Williams
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I love how easy this dish was to make in my Instant Pot. I was able to have a delicious meal on the table in no time.


Amin Telecom
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This creamy chicken and leek alfredo was a hit with my family! The sauce was rich and flavorful, and the chicken and leeks were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.