Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Nothing like a little cream cheese and parmesan in your chicken! This Instant Pot Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken is a simple dump and go dinner recipe. So little effort to make dinner but so rich and creamy and full of spinach. The whole family will ask for more!

This recipe was originally published August 2019 and updated August 2020.

Everything is better with Cream Cheese

I am a firm believer that if you add cream cheese to anything, you instantly make it 100 times better. Please tell me that you do not disagree! (I mean, can we say cheesecake?)

And you better believe that's exactly what I added to this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken--fresh and quick from the Instant Pot!

When it comes to my Instant Pot, I want recipes that are literally dump and go. For some reason, I have this idea that a pressure cooker is that machine that essentially does everything for you. For me, that is.

This is the creamiest, dreamiest, juicy parmesan cream cheese chicken for all of your simple dinner needs. And it is a perfect dump and go meal. (These chicken tacos are perfect too!)

All you have to do is:

1. Add the chicken and seasonings to the Instant Pot and cook.
2. Release the pressure and shred the chicken.
3. Stir in all the creamy goodness.

Not much more than that! And this Creeeeamy cream cheese chicken is so versatile with lots of way to enjoy it.

My husband is actually not much of a parmesan fan and yet he devours this chicken. Like I said, CREAM CHEESE. It is magical.

So needless to say, this Instant Pot Chicken is what you need--more than likely on a weekly basis. And even more importantly, what you will be dreaming about even for leftovers!

What you need to make this recipe:

1. chicken: you can use fresh or frozen chicken. So if you forgot to thaw your chicken or are making a very last minute dinner decision, you are still in the clear!
2. cream cheese: whatever your favorite cream cheese is, use it!
3. parmesan cheese: I opted for grated parmesan because that is what I typically have on hand.
4. chicken broth: you could technically use water but the broth really adds flavor. I prefer a lower sodium or no salt added broth typically. Then I can adjust the salt as I want.
5. garlic powder: garlic cloves would work, again, I went with something that is basically in every kitchen around!
6. spinach: frozen or fresh will work
7. salt and pepper

How to serve with this recipe:

• My fave way to enjoy this Instant Pot Creamy Chicken is over rice. Some freshly chopped basil or parsley and you are set!
• You could toss it with some freshly cooked (or leftover) pasta. Maybe some fettuccine? What do you think? Oh, and toss in some sautéed mushrooms because YUM!
• If you served this chicken to me on a brioche bun I would more than likely love you forever. Think outside of the bowl with this Garlic Parmesan Chicken!
• Though I have not tried it like this, I feel like this could be a great "dip" like option to serve with some fun crackers. And now I think I am going to need to make this Creamy Chicken for the next party we have!
• There is also no reason you can't just eat this Garlic Parmesan Chicken straight from the Instant Pot, or just exactly as it is!

I don't have an Instant Pot, can I make this recipe in the slow cooker?

Do not worry if you don't have a pressure cooker. You could just as easily let this sit in the crock pot all day and have dinner ready in the evening. I just know that it is not suggested to add frozen meat into a crock pot so that is something to consider.

If you opt for the slow cooker, cook the chicken on high 4-6 hours and low 6-8 hours. Shred and add spinach about 30 minutes before serving.

Notes:

• The spinach easily wilts when you shred and stir the chicken. If you are using frozen spinach, thaw and strain it before adding it in.
• A couple forks is all you need to easily shred the chicken!
• Make sure you read the manual to your pressure cooker and understand how to safely use it. The thing I honestly forget to do a lot is to put the knob to "sealing" and then I waste time because all of the pressure is seeping out. Don't be like me!!!

Check out these other Instant Pot Recipes:

• Instant Pot Cheesy Chicken and Rice
• Pan Seared White Wine Chicken
• Creamy Instant Pot Pasta
• Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Pressure Cooker Carnitas
• Butter Herb Instant Pot Salmon
• Easy Instant Pot Mac and Cheese
• Garlic Parmesan Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes

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