Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Leek Alfredo

Try this one-pot pasta dish made in your Instant Pot. Penne pasta, chicken, cream sauce — everything is prepared in the Instant Pot for a quick mid-week dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 495 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 8 ounces penne pasta
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes
• 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
• 1 cup diced leek (white and light green only)
• 2 garlic, chopped, or more to taste
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan-Romano cheese blend
• 1 pinch cornstarch
• 1 ounce cream cheese, cubed
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup dry white wine
• 1.5 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 tablespoon butter
• 0.66666668653488 cup heavy whipping cream
• 0.5 cup milk, or more as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour in chicken broth and wine to deglaze pot. Bring to a simmer, scraping browned bits off the bottom of the pot.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

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.