Description
A quick and creamy one-pot chicken dinner featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce, ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil, drained)
- 3 cups fresh spinach (packed)
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry and slice horizontally to create four thinner cutlets. Season generously with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode (Normal/Medium). Add olive oil and sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Pour in chicken broth and scrape up brown bits from the bottom of the pot to deglaze. Add sun-dried tomatoes and stir for 30 seconds.
- Nestle chicken back into the pot. Secure lid, set valve to Sealing, and select Manual/Pressure Cook on High for 5 minutes.
- Perform a Quick Release once the timer beeps. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Keep pot on Sauté (Low heat). Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Toss in fresh spinach and stir until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
- Return chicken to the pot and spoon sauce over the top. Serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure the bottom of the pot is fully deglazed to prevent burn errors. Use fresh Parmesan rather than pre-grated to avoid a grainy sauce. If serving with pasta, reserve some starchy pasta water to adjust sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 35
Keywords: Instant Pot, Tuscan Chicken, Creamy Chicken, One Pot Meal, Quick Dinner, Healthy Dinner, Gluten-Free Option