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Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken

Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken
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Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken is a flavorful, quick, and comforting one-pot meal featuring tender chicken breasts cooked in a rich and creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, spinach, cream, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish offers a delicious balance of savory, creamy, and fresh flavors with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Seasoning

  • 2 to 3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning (blend of basil, oregano, thyme)

Sautéing

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 3 to 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

Liquids and Sauce

  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Sear the Chicken

    Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat olive oil. Brown the chicken breasts in the hot oil until golden on both sides to lock in flavor and create a crust. Remove chicken and set aside.

  2. Step 2: Sauté Garlic and Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Add butter to the pot and sauté minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes until fragrant and softened, building a rich flavor base for the sauce.

  3. Step 3: Add Liquids and Pressure Cook

    Pour in chicken broth and carefully scrape the bottom of the pot to lift any browned bits (preventing burn errors). Return the chicken to the pot, seal the lid, and pressure cook on high for 7 minutes for tender, juicy meat.

  4. Step 4: Stir in Cream, Spinach, and Parmesan

    After natural pressure release, open the pot and stir in heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated Parmesan cheese. The heat will wilt the spinach and thicken the sauce immediately.

  5. Step 5: Final Simmer and Serve

    Switch back to sauté mode for a few minutes if the sauce needs thickening. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, optionally garnished with fresh chopped basil, parsley, or a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.

Notes

  • Pat chicken dry before searing for a better crust.
  • Use fresh minced garlic rather than pre-minced for brighter flavor.
  • Always deglaze the pot after sautéing to prevent burn warnings.
  • Pressure cook for 7 minutes to avoid overcooked, dry chicken.
  • Add Parmesan cheese only after pressure cooking to maintain sauce creaminess and prevent curdling.

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