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Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken Recipe

If you’re craving a dinner that feels indulgent yet comes together quickly, Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken delivers every time. Imagine tender, juicy chicken smothered in a rich garlic cream sauce, balanced with the tang of sun-dried tomatoes and the freshness of spinach. The Instant Pot locks in all the flavor, giving you a dish that tastes like it simmered for hours—ready in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Instant Pot
Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Calories: 436
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp sun-dried tomato oil
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 tsp salt divided
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • ¼ tsp chili flakes
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry, season with half the salt and all the pepper.
  2. Set Instant Pot to Sauté, add sun-dried tomato oil and butter. Sear chicken 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
  3. Stir in garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Add chicken stock and deglaze pot.
  5. Stir in Italian seasoning, remaining salt, and chili flakes.
  6. Cancel Sauté. Secure lid, set to Sealing, and cook at High Pressure for 5 minutes.
  7. Quick release steam, remove chicken, and set aside.
  8. Sauté mode on, stir in cream and parmesan until smooth.
  9. Add sun-dried tomatoes and spinach, stir until wilted.
  10. Return chicken to sauce and serve.

Notes

Timing Adjustments for Different Chicken Cuts

Cut Pressure Cook Time Notes
Chicken breasts (boneless) 5 min Best when pounded to even thickness
Chicken thighs (boneless) 5 min Stays tender, richer flavor
Chicken thighs (bone-in) 8 min Add extra 2 min if very large pieces
Frozen chicken breasts 8 min Skip searing step; season after cooking

Nutrition Information (per serving)

Nutrient Amount
Calories 436 kcal
Carbohydrates 9 g
Protein 38 g
Fat 27 g
Saturated Fat 15 g
Cholesterol 172 mg
Sodium 829 mg
Potassium 1036 mg
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 4 g
Vitamin A 1943 IU
Vitamin C 12 mg
Calcium 164 mg
Iron 2 mg