Our Instant Pot spinach artichoke chicken, inspired by the popular keto spinach artichoke dip, is fast and simple enough to make in the 20 minutes before soccer practice. This low-carb spinach artichoke chicken is one of those easy Instant Pot meals that the whole family will enjoy.

Instant Pot Artichoke Spinach Chicken

The spinach artichoke trend has inspired countless variations, and pairing it with chicken is a natural next step. Combining the creamy flavors of the classic dip—spinach, artichokes and cheese—with diced chicken creates a comforting, protein-packed dinner. Using an Instant Pot speeds up the process and keeps cleanup to a minimum, making this a practical weeknight option that still tastes special.

What Is Keto Spinach Artichoke Dip?

Spinach artichoke dip is traditionally a warm, creamy mixture of spinach, artichoke hearts and cheeses such as cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella. It’s often served as an appetizer with chips or vegetables, and because it relies on cheeses and vegetables rather than starchy thickeners, it fits well into many low-carb or keto approaches. Turning that dip into a main course by adding chicken makes a satisfying, low-carb dinner that still captures the beloved dip flavor.

The Famous Spinach Artichoke Dip Meets Chicken

Adding chicken to the classic dip created a popular family-friendly main dish. Instead of stuffing spinach and artichoke into chicken breasts or baking a casserole, this Instant Pot version keeps the method straightforward: sauté, combine, then let the residual heat melt the cheeses and wilt the spinach. The result is a creamy, hearty comfort meal that’s ready quickly and requires only basic pantry ingredients.

What Is an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is a multi-function electric cooker that combines pressure cooking with sautéing, slow cooking, steaming and more. It’s widely used for its convenience and speed: it can turn frozen meat tender in under an hour and can make many one-pot dishes in a fraction of the time of traditional methods. For this recipe, the Instant Pot’s sauté function browns the chicken and heats the ingredients, and the keep-warm setting gently melts the cheeses for a smooth, creamy finish.

Making Our Keto Spinach Artichoke Chicken

Full recipe card below

Start by roughly chopping fresh spinach and draining and dicing artichoke hearts. Set those aside so they’re ready when the chicken is browned.

Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ and drizzle in a little olive oil. Add the diced chicken and brown it for 2–3 minutes, turning so pieces develop a light sear. Browning locks in flavor and shortens final cooking time.

Stir in the diced artichokes and season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Continue to sauté for another 2–3 minutes to warm the artichoke and release flavors.

Press CANCEL on the Instant Pot and switch to the KEEP WARM setting. Dairy ingredients can separate or curdle at high heat, so using the keep-warm setting melts cheeses gently and keeps the mixture smooth.

Stir in cream, cubed cream cheese, Parmesan, shredded mozzarella and the chopped spinach. Replace the cover (no pressure needed) and let the mixture sit on KEEP WARM for about 10 minutes. Stir every 5 minutes until the cheeses are fully melted and the sauce is smooth and creamy.

Serve immediately, spooning the creamy spinach artichoke mixture over the chicken or alongside a simple green salad or roasted vegetables for a complete low-carb meal.

Recipe Summary & Notes

Ingredients (summary): cubed chicken breast, fresh spinach, canned artichoke hearts, cream cheese, cream, Parmesan, mozzarella, garlic and onion powders, salt, pepper and olive oil. Prep time is about 5 minutes, cook time about 15 minutes, total time roughly 20 minutes. Yields approximately 8 servings depending on portion size.

Notes: Use the KEEP WARM setting to finish the dish so the dairy melts smoothly. You can adjust cheeses and seasoning to taste. This method keeps the recipe fast and fuss-free while preserving the rich, comforting flavors of the classic spinach artichoke dip.

Instant Pot Spinach Artichoke Chicken

A quick, creamy, low-carb dinner that captures the flavors of spinach artichoke dip with added protein from chicken. Ready in about 20 minutes.

Yield: 8 servings

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• 1 can artichoke hearts, diced
• 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

1. Set the Instant Pot to SAUTÉ and drizzle in olive oil.
2. Add the cubed chicken and brown for 2–3 minutes until lightly seared.
3. Stir in diced artichokes and seasonings; sauté another 2–3 minutes.
4. Press CANCEL and set the Instant Pot to KEEP WARM to protect the dairy from high heat.
5. Stir in cream, cream cheese, Parmesan, mozzarella and chopped spinach. Replace the lid and let sit on KEEP WARM for about 10 minutes.
6. Stir every 5 minutes until the sauce is smooth and creamy, then serve immediately.

Nutrition (per serving, approximate)

Calories: ~259 | Protein: ~22g | Fat: ~16g | Carbs: ~5g | Fiber: ~2g