Instant Pot® Jerk Chicken Alfredo

Jerk seasoning adds a touch of heat to this easy chicken Alfredo and penne pasta one-dish meal, cooked in the Instant Pot®.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 469 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups penne pasta
• 2 (6 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon garlic base (such as Better Than Bouillon® Roasted Garlic Base)
• 0.5 cup chopped onion
• 0.5 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1.5 tablespoons jerk seasoning, divided
• 0.75 cup whipping cream, or more as needed
• 1.5 cups finely shredded Parmesan cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. When hot, add butter, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and onion. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Meanwhile, slice each chicken breast horizontally creating two thin fillets. Cut each fillet into diagonal strips and sprinkle with 1 1/2 teaspoons jerk seasoning. Add to Instant Pot® and cook for 5 minutes. Cancel Saute function. Mix in penne, water, whipping cream, and garlic base.

Step 3

Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 15 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 4

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir in remaining jerk seasoning and Parmesan cheese until well combined. Add more cream if you like, up to 1/4 cup.