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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe
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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

Indulge in a creamy, savory Mediterranean-inspired meal made right in your Instant Pot. This recipe combines tender cubed chicken breasts with tangy sun-dried tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and fresh baby spinach. A final stir of heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan creates a luscious, restaurant-quality sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot wonder delivers deep, complex flavors while ensuring your chicken remains juicy and tender in under thirty minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: DINNER
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
  • 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

  1. Select the Sauté function on your Instant Pot and heat olive oil until the display reads Hot.
  2. Add the cubed chicken to the pot and sear until golden brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
  3. Deglaze the pot with chicken broth, scraping the bottom with a wooden spoon to remove any browned bits.
  4. Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the liquid.
  5. Return the seared chicken pieces to the pressure cooker and secure the lid.
  6. Set to pressure cook on High for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release.
  7. Open the lid, stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and simmer on Sauté until thickened.
  8. Fold in the fresh baby spinach until wilted and serve warm.

Notes

Ensure you deglaze the pot thoroughly to prevent a burn error. You can swap heavy cream for full-fat coconut milk for a dairy-free variation. This dish pairs excellently with pasta, rice, or crusty bread to soak up the creamy sauce.