Instant Pot Creamy Tuscan Chicken with Spinach and Tomatoes
A delicious and creamy Tuscan-inspired chicken dish made effortlessly in the Instant Pot, featuring fresh spinach and tomatoes for a vibrant flavor.
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Ingredients
Yields 4 servings
- (1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- (1 tbsp) olive oil
- (1) small onion, diced
- (3 cloves) garlic, minced
- (1 tsp) dried Italian herbs
- (1/2 tsp) salt
- (1/4 tsp) black pepper
- (1 cup) cherry tomatoes, halved
- (2 cups) fresh spinach
- (1 cup) heavy cream
- (1/2 cups) grated Parmesan cheese
- (1 tbsp) lemon juice
- (1/4 cups) fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Set the Instant Pot to 'Sauté' mode and add 1 tbsp olive oil.
- 2
Once the oil is hot, add 1 small diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- 3
Add 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 tsp dried Italian herbs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 4
Add 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts to the pot, and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned.
- 5
Add 1 cup cherry tomatoes and 1/2 cup water to the pot. Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to 'Manual' for 10 minutes.
- 6
Once the cooking time is complete, allow for a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- 7
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside. Add 2 cups fresh spinach, 1 cup heavy cream, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese to the pot. Stir until the spinach wilts and the sauce is creamy. Add 2/4 tsp salt and 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped.
- 8
Return the chicken to the pot, add 1 tbsp lemon juice, and stir to coat the chicken in the sauce.
- 9
Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil before serving.
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