Easy Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken
Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken is one of the most delicious and easy-to-make dishes that combines the richness of creamy sauce, tender chicken, and the tangy twist of sundried tomatoes. It’s perfect for busy families or anyone craving a comforting meal without spending hours in the kitchen. With this recipe, you’ll make a flavorful dish in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil (or olive oil)
- 2 lbs (900 grams) chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- ¼ tsp ground black pepper
- 5 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ cup chicken stock (or vegetable stock)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves (or chopped spinach)
Instructions
- Sear the Chicken: Set the Instant Pot to SAUTE mode. Heat the sun-dried tomato oil and melt the butter. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Sear the chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Cook Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pot and cook for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Deglaze the Pot: Pour in the chicken stock to deglaze the pot, scraping up any bits stuck to the bottom. These bits contain flavor that will enrich your sauce.
- Season: Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chili flakes (optional).
- Pressure Cook: Return the chicken to the pot. Secure the Instant Pot lid, set the vent to SEALING, and select the PRESSURE COOK setting for 5 minutes (8 minutes for bone-in chicken thighs). Once the cooking time ends, release the steam manually.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Remove the chicken, set it aside, and switch the Instant Pot to SAUTE. Stir in the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add Vegetables: Add the chopped sundried tomatoes and spinach leaves. Stir until the spinach wilts and is well incorporated into the sauce.
- Serve: Return the chicken to the pot, spoon the creamy sauce over it, and serve over pasta or rice with extra grated parmesan if desired.
Notes
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- Sun-dried tomato oil adds an extra layer of flavor to the dish, but olive oil can be used as a substitute.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of chicken breasts; adjust the cooking time to 8 minutes for bone-in thighs.
- Add sliced mushrooms after the garlic and sauté them for a couple of minutes for extra flavor.
- Heavy cream can be substituted with half-and-half for a lighter sauce, though it will be thinner.
- For extra creamy sauce, double the heavy cream and parmesan amounts.