Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup
The ultimate comfort food, Instant Pot Chicken Alfredo Tortellini Soup is creamy, hearty, and easy to make. Loaded with tender chicken, luscious tortellini, and a rich alfredo base, it’s the perfect dish for a cozy family dinner. Make it tonight for a warm and satisfying meal!
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cup low sodium chicken stock
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg optional
- 10 ounces fresh tortellini I used cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water
- 1 cup fresh spinach baby spinach or roughly chopped spinach leaves
Instructions
- Melt the butter in the Instant Pot using the SAUTE setting. Add garlic and cook for a minute. Switch off the saute setting.
- Add low sodium chicken stock, raw chicken breasts, ground nutmeg if using, salt, and ground black pepper.
- Secure the lid and set the vent to SEALING. Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL setting and set the cooking time for 7 minutes at high pressure. The Instant Pot will take around 7-8 minutes to come to pressure and start cooking.
- When the cooking program ends, quickly release the steam. Carefully remove the lid, and take the chicken out and dice or shred it into pieces then set aside.
- On the Instant Pot choose the SAUTE-low setting, and add in the tortellini and let the soup simmer until the tortellini float to the top (the recommended cooking time is usually written on the package).
- Switch off the saute setting. Stir in the heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and cornstarch slurry to thicken the soup.
- Stir in the spinach, and chicken. Give the spinach a few minutes to wilt, and the soup is ready to be served!
Notes
- You can add Italian sausage if you like: Just crumble it and saute it lightly after you saute the garlic.
- Cooking tips: I used fresh four-cheese tortellini that I found in the chilled section at the supermarket. Always read the package instructions for cooking time.
- Spinach preparation: If you’re using ordinary spinach, chop it roughly before adding it to the soup.
- Vegetarian option: Omit the chicken and use vegetable stock.
- Thickening tips: If you substitute heavy cream with half and half, you might need more cornstarch slurry to thicken.