Creamy and Delicious Instant Pot Chicken and Leek Alfredo Recipe

This Instant Pot Creamy Chicken and Leek Alfredo recipe is a quick and easy dish packed with flavors. Tender chicken thighs are cooked with leeks and garlic, then combined with a creamy and cheesy Alfredo sauce. Serve this dish over your favorite pasta or rice for a satisfying and delicious meal in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 leeks, thinly sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 8 ounces fettuccine pasta, cooked according to package instructions
• Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

1. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
2. Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function. Heat olive oil in the pot.
3. Add the chicken thighs to the pot and cook until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
4. Add sliced leeks and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the leeks are softened, about 2 minutes.
5. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
6. Add the chicken thighs back to the pot.
7. Close the Instant Pot lid and set the valve to sealing.
8. Select the pressure cook/manual function and set the timer for 8 minutes.
9. Once the cooking time is complete, do a quick release of the pressure.
10. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks.
11. Select the sauté function again and pour in the heavy cream.
12. Add the Parmesan cheese, dried thyme, dried basil, and dried oregano. Stir well to combine.
13. Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until it thickens slightly.
14. Turn off the Instant Pot and add the shredded chicken back to the sauce.
15. Serve the creamy chicken and leek Alfredo over cooked fettuccine pasta.
16. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and additional grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

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