Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

You’re gonna fall in love with this Creamy Instant Pot Tuscan Garlic Chicken because it’s easy enough for weeknights, yet fancy enough for special occasions. 😀

Incredible how only a few simple ingredients can create such balanced, well-blended & rich layers of aroma & flavors – caramelized umami mushroom meshed with a tint of sweet + slightly tart sun-dried tomatoes, balanced with all the savory chicken deliciousness. Yummy!

It’s so comforting & filling to eat. We simply couldn’t resist drinking the amazingly creamy sauce!! 😛

Weeknight Easy . Creamy Rich . Crazy Satisfying

Step-by-Step Guide: Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

Prepare Ingredients for cooking Tuscan Chicken in Instant Pot:

Brown Chicken Thighs or Chicken Breasts

Heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function.

*Tip: For older version, press “Saute” button, then “Adjust” button. For newer version, press “Saute” button twice.

Wait until it says HOT (takes roughly 8 minutes). This prevents chicken from sticking to the pot.

Pat dry chicken with paper towel and season one side gently with salt + black pepper.

Add in 2 tbsp (28g) unsalted butter or olive oil. Quickly add in 4- 6 pieces of chicken thighs or breasts to prevent the butter from burning.

While one side is browning, season the other side with more salt + black pepper.

*Note: Since we’re developing this recipe as a quick meal, we’ll overcrowd the chicken at this step (as shown in above photo).

Brown first side for 3.5 minutes, then the other side for 2 minutes. Set the chicken aside.

*Pro Tip: For better browning result, you can brown them in two separate batches using the same cooking times.

Saute Garlic & Mushrooms

Add minced garlic, then saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Add sliced mushroom, season with salt + black pepper, then saute for a minute.

Add 2 tsp (2.4g) Italian seasonings, then saute for another minute.

 Deglaze Instant Pot

Mix 1 tbsp (15ml) light or regular soy sauce and 3/4 cup (188ml) unsalted chicken stock together.

Pour the chicken stock mixture in Instant Pot and deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.

Pressure Cook Chicken

Place the browned chicken in Instant Pot. Don’t forget the meat juice!

With Venting Knob at Venting Position, close the lid and turn Venting Knob to Sealing Position.

• Chicken Thighs Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure 5 minutes + Natural Release 10 minutes
• Chicken Breasts Pressure Cooking Method: High Pressure 4 minutes + Natural Release 10 minutes

After 10 minutes, release remaining pressure by turning Venting Knob to Venting Position. When Floating Valve drops, open the lid carefully.

Create Tuscan Chicken Sauce

Set aside the chicken, bring the liquid mixture back to a boil using the Saute button.

Add in 1 cup (40g) spinach and 60 – 80g Sun-dried tomatoes. Let them cook for 30 seconds and give them a quick stir.

Mix in 1/2 cup (125ml) heavy cream and 1/4 – 1/2 cup (16 – 32g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Thicken Tuscan Chicken Sauce & Season

Mix 3.5 tbsp (32g) cornstarch and 1/4 cup (63ml) cold water together in a small mixing bowl.

Add the cornstarch mixture one third at a time to thicken the Tuscan Chicken sauce until desired thickness.

Give the sauce a taste and season with more salt, cheese, soy sauce if necessary.

Serve Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

Place chicken back in Instant Pot and give it a quick mix. Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken is ready to be served 🙂

Enjoy your Creamilious Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken!~ 🙂

Tools for Instant Pot Tuscan Chicken

• Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker
• Bamboo Wooden Spoons
• Small Mixing Bowl

Time for cooking Tuscan Chicken in Instant Pot!

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