Chicken Spinach Instant Pot Recipe
Description
This Chicken Spinach Instant Pot recipe is a classic comfort food dish. It’s a creamy and delicious combination of chicken, spinach, and mushrooms that is sure to please any palate. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken or even some store-bought rotisserie chicken. The Instant Pot makes this an easy and fast dinner to make. Serve it with rice or mashed potatoes for a hearty meal.
Prep Time
This Chicken Spinach Instant Pot recipe takes about 10 minutes of prep time. You will need to chop the vegetables, measure out the spices and gather all of the ingredients before you start cooking. The Instant Pot will do the rest of the work for you!
Cook Time
This Chicken Spinach Instant Pot recipe takes only 10 minutes of cooking time. The pressure cooker will do the work for you and the dinner will be ready in no time.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked, diced chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Set the Instant Pot to sauté and add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and garlic and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the mushrooms, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the bottom of the pot. Add the cooked chicken, spinach, and cream and stir to combine. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to manual high pressure for 10 minutes.
3. When the cooking time is done, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. Then, carefully release the remaining pressure. Serve the chicken spinach over rice or mashed potatoes.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Knife and cutting board
- Wooden spoon
Notes
This recipe is a great way to use up leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken. You can also use uncooked chicken, but the cooking time may need to be adjusted. You can also substitute the spinach with frozen spinach, just make sure to thaw it first.
Nutrition: Per Serving
- Calories: 336
- Fat: 19.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 8.4 g
- Protein: 28.7 g
- Sodium: 738 mg
Recipe Tips
If you like a bit of heat in your dishes, you can add some red pepper flakes when you sauté the vegetables. You can also add some diced tomatoes for a bit of extra color and flavor. For a creamier sauce, add an additional 1/4 cup of cream. If you don’t have an Instant Pot, you can easily make this recipe on the stovetop in a large skillet.
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