Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Spinach
Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken & Spinach is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender chicken breasts, fresh spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich, creamy garlic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, as it delivers bold flavors in under 30 minutes. Serve it over pasta or rice for a satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Brown on both sides for about 4 minutes each.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom. Stir in heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and sun-dried tomatoes.
- Seal the lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Quick-release the pressure. Stir in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Serve hot over pasta or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider adding mushrooms or swapping spinach for kale. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently with a splash of cream to restore consistency.