Creamy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken with Spinach & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
This quick and comforting Creamy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken features juicy chicken breasts simmered in a rich, garlicky cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and Parmesan. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, it delivers bold Italian flavor with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 lbs)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained and sliced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Set Instant Pot to ‘Sauté’ and heat for 2 minutes. Add olive oil, then sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts on top of the garlic/tomato mixture. Sear for 2 minutes per side.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir gently.
- Lock the lid, set valve to ‘Sealing’, and cook on ‘Manual’ or ‘Pressure Cook’ for 8 minutes (10 minutes for thighs). Quick release the pressure.
- Remove lid and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until cheese melts and sauce thickens slightly.
- Fold in chopped spinach and let sit for 3-4 minutes to wilt.
- Taste and adjust salt/pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh basil if desired. Slice chicken, spoon sauce over, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend the sauce with an immersion blender before adding spinach. If chicken breasts are thick, pound to even thickness or increase cook time by 2 minutes. Use fresh spinach for best texture; frozen spinach may make the sauce watery. Always deglaze the pot after sautéing to avoid burn warnings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
Keywords: Tuscan chicken, Instant Pot, creamy chicken, Italian dinner, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, easy dinner, gluten-free, comfort food