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Creamy Alfredo Jerk Chicken from the Instant Pot®
Creamy Alfredo Jerk Chicken from the Instant Pot®
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Creamy Alfredo Jerk Chicken from the Instant Pot®

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This delicious dish combines the rich, creamy flavors of Alfredo sauce with a spicy jerk chicken twist, all made effortlessly in the Instant Pot. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that feels both comforting and exciting.

◷ 45 min Total Time
♜ 4 Servings
▥ Medium Difficulty
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Ingredients

4 servings
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Instructions

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Step 1

Start by turning your Instant Pot to the sauté setting. Once it’s hot, toss in the butter along with the chopped red and green bell peppers and onion. Cook everything until the veggies are nice and soft, about 5 minutes or so. While that’s happening, slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make thinner pieces, then cut those into diagonal strips. Sprinkle the chicken with about 1 1/2 teaspoons of jerk seasoning and add it to the pot. Let it cook for around 5 minutes until the chicken starts to brown.

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Step 2

Next, cancel the sauté function and stir in the penne pasta, water, whipping cream, and garlic base. Lock the lid in place and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 15 minutes. It’ll take about 10 to 15 minutes to come up to pressure. When the cooking time is up, carefully quick-release the pressure following your Instant Pot’s instructions. Once it’s safe to open, remove the lid and stir in the rest of the jerk seasoning and the Parmesan cheese until everything is creamy and well combined. If you want it a bit saucier, feel free to add up to a quarter cup more cream. Give it a good stir and you’re ready to serve!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This dish combines the rich, creamy flavors of Alfredo sauce with the bold, spicy kick of jerk seasoning. It’s a perfect balance of comfort and excitement, all made quickly and easily in the Instant Pot. You get a restaurant-quality meal without the fuss.

Serving Suggestions

Serve this creamy chicken over fettuccine or your favorite pasta. It also pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple green salad to add freshness and balance to the rich sauce.

Storage Tips

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave to avoid curdling the sauce. You can also freeze portions for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.