Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, about 4 medium
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, store-bought or homemade
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 6 medium cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup packed sliced sun-dried tomatoes, divided
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 packed cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup (1 1/2 ounces) grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 3
To the Instant Pot insert, add the oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Heat on sauté until the butter is melted and the oil is hot. Add the chicken and cook until golden on both sides, about 6 minutes total (it does not have to be cooked through, as it will finish cooking during the pressure cooking portion of the recipe).
- 4
Remove the chicken to a plate and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pot along with the mushrooms and onions. Sauté until the mushrooms are lightly browned, and the onions are translucent, about 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the garlic, chicken broth, and half of the sun-dried tomatoes to the pot. Stir and scrape the bottom to release any brown bits. Continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes longer.
- 6
Add the chicken and any accumulated juices back to the pot. Close the lid and cook on the manual/high-pressure setting for 6 minutes. After the timer goes off, use a quick release to release the pressure.
- 7
Remove the chicken from the pot and place it on a clean plate. Whisk together the flour with 2 tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Whisk the mixture into the liquid in the pot.
- 8
Whisk in the heavy cream and add in the remaining half of the sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan cheese. Heat on the sauté setting until the spinach is wilted and everything is heated through.
- 9
Add the chicken back to the pot, coat with the sauce, and serve immediately.



