Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Recipe (Rich, Easy & Restaurant-Style)

This Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken is everything you want in a comforting dinner: juicy chicken, a creamy garlic parmesan sauce, and sun-dried tomatoes with spinach for that signature Tuscan flavor. It tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant — but it’s all made in one pot in about 30 minutes.

Pair it with pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice for a meal that looks and tastes impressive with barely any effort.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Creamy, flavorful sauce that clings to every bite
• One-pot, no-fuss cooking
• Done in under 30 minutes
• Great with chicken breasts or thighs
• Pairs perfectly with pasta, rice, or veggies

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach

How to Make Creamy Tuscan Chicken in the Instant Pot

Step 1 – Sauté the Chicken

Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Add olive oil, then chicken. Brown both sides for 2–3 minutes. Remove and set aside (it won’t be cooked through yet).

Step 2 – Sauté Garlic & Deglaze

In the same pot, add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Add broth and scrape the bottom to deglaze. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

Step 3 – Pressure Cook

Return the chicken to the pot. Close lid, seal valve, and pressure cook on high for 8 minutes. Natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.

Step 4 – Add Cream, Cheese & Spinach

Switch back to Sauté mode. Stir in heavy cream, parmesan, and spinach. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and spinach wilts.

Step 5 – Serve

Serve over pasta, mashed potatoes, or rice. Spoon extra sauce over the top.

Tips for the Best Tuscan Chicken

• Don’t skip deglazing after sautéing — it avoids the burn warning and boosts flavor
• Use fresh spinach for best texture, or add thawed frozen spinach at the end
• Want it thicker? Simmer a few extra minutes after adding cream and cheese
• Make it low carb: Serve with cauliflower mash or sautéed zucchini

Variations

• Add mushrooms for a deeper, earthy flavor
• Spicy twist: Add red pepper flakes to the sauce
• Dairy-free: Use coconut milk and dairy-free cheese alternatives
• Add pasta: Stir in cooked pasta at the end to soak up all that sauce

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FAQ

Can I use frozen chicken? 

Yes — skip sautéing and increase pressure cook time to 12 minutes. Add cream and spinach after cooking.

Can I use half and half instead of heavy cream? 

Yes, but the sauce will be thinner. For more richness, add 1 tbsp cream cheese with the half and half.

Does it reheat well? 

Yes! Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat on low heat and stir often so the cream doesn’t separate.

Can I double the recipe? 

Yes — just make sure not to go over the max fill line. Keep the cook time the same.