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Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

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Chicken tortellini soup is our favorite combination of chicken and pasta loaded with vegetables for a winner one-pot weeknight meal. We love the quick-cooking fresh pasta that can be stirred in hot soup and cooked instantly to make a flavorful meal that the whole family will enjoy.

three bowls of chicken tortellini soup

Do you have half a bottle of pasta sauce sitting in the refrigerator? Or that bag of spinach you bought for salad and never got around making it? This recipe is the perfect "clean out your fridge" recipe to use up some of those ingredients and make a satisfying meal. 

carrots, red pepper flakes, garlic and parsley on cutting board

Love all the possible variations of this versatile recipe, including making it vegetarian.

Variations

  1. Replace chicken with your favorite beans or diced potato. I love creamy cannellini beans. Just reduce the pressure cook time to 4 minutes.
  2. Use dry pasta. For the vegetarian version, pasta and beans can go together and just adjust the cooking time to "half minus one "of the pasta box instructions. Remember to quick release.
  3. Replace water with half broth and half water.
  4. Enhance the flavors with your favorite fresh or dry herbs and fresh black pepper.
  5. Stir in your favorite cheeses to make it creamier.
cheese, tortellini, spinach and parsley cutting board

Ingredients

Some of my favorite ingredients that I use in this recipe:

  • Trader Joe's Spinach Tortellini - available in the same section as the cheese's
  • Rao's homemade marinara - love how fresh it tastes and adds bright color to the soup
  • Lucini Olive Oil - for the authentic Italian flavors
spinach tortellini and spinach on a cutting board

Steps

Here is a step by step recipe showing How to make Chicken Tortellini Soup

Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil. Add garlic, onion, carrots, tomato sauce, chicken, salt, and 2 cups of water. Give a quick stir. Secure lid with pressure valve to sealing (photos 1 - 2).

step one and two showing add ingredients to instant pot

Select the Manual / Pressure Cook (Hi) setting and adjust the cooking time to 8 minutes. Allow natural pressure release. Open the Instant Pot, take the chicken out, and shred (photos 3 - 4).

steps three and four showing shredding chicken

Set Instant Pot to saute(more) mode. Optional step - blend the soup partially (about 30 seconds) for a creamier texture using an immersion blender. Add tortellini and cook for 2 minutes (follow instructions on the package). Add shredded chicken, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Add 1 cup of water(optional). Fold in spinach and bring the soup to a gentle boil (photos 5 - 8).

steps five through eight showing adding tortellini, shredded chicken and spinach to instant pot

Enjoy hot with grated parmesan!

Chicken tortellini soup in a white bowl

Our other favorite soups that make healthy and filling one pot meals:

Here is a quick video on this EASY Chicken Tortellini Soup using Instant Pot:

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3 white bowls with chicken tortellini soup
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Instant Pot Chicken Tortellini Soup

A delicious combination of chicken, vegetables, and pasta this easy soup makes for a perfect weeknight family dinner.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 5
Calories: 317kcal
Author: Archana Mundhe

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 medium carrots peeled and slice
  • 1½ cups tomato sauce love rao's marinara
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups water divided
  • 10 oz fresh spinach tortellini
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or fresh optional
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 ounces baby spinach or baby kale
  • 2 tablespoons grated parmesan optional

Instructions

  • Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and heat oil. Add garlic, onion, carrots, tomato sauce, chicken, salt, and water. Give a quick stir. Secure lid with pressure valve to sealing.
  • Select the Manual / Pressure Cook (Hi) setting and adjust the cook time to 8 minutes. Allow natural pressure release.
  • Open the Instant Pot, take the chicken out, and shred. Set Instant Pot to saute(more) mode. Optional step - blend the soup partially (about 30 seconds) for a creamier texture using an immersion blender. 
  • Add tortellini and cook for 2 minutes (follow instructions on the package). Add shredded chicken, parsley, and red pepper flakes. Add more water to bring the soup to the desired consistency. I add one cup of water.
  • Fold in spinach and bring the soup to a gentle boil. Press Cancel. Enjoy hot with grated parmesan. 

Video

Notes

For Fresh Pasta's saute mode using the instructions on the pasta package works best as the broth is already hot.
For dry pasta, use the pressure cook option. The general rule is to half the cook time on the package minus 1 minute. Quick Release. Then stir in chicken and greens. 

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 875mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 8925IU | Vitamin C: 17.4mg | Calcium: 106mg | Iron: 2.5mg
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Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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Comments

  1. InspiresN says

    Sounds delicious! indeed perfect for this weather!

  2. Jeanine says

    What is the serving size for these nutrition facts? I'm trying to figure out what the calories would look like if I omit the tortellini. Thanks!

    • Archana says

      This recipe is good for 5 servings. I used 10 oz trader joe's spinach tortellini.

  3. Blogtastic Food says

    Yum! Looks super comforting and filling! Similar to a minestrone (:

    • Archana says

      Thank you!

  4. Amy Bacigalupo says

    3 chips water divided. Does that mean 2 cups in the original pot and one at the end?

    • Archana says

      Yes!

    • Archana says

      I will also update the instructions to make it clear.

  5. PJ says

    If we use frozen tortellini, how does that adjust the cooking time?

    • Archana says

      I would cook it on sauté for 3 to4 minutes

  6. Christina says

    A hit in my house! Definitely will make again!5 stars

    • Archana says

      Thank you for the feedback Christina!

  7. Swapnali says

    Hi Archana,

    We loved this warm, delicious and comforting Chicken Tortellini Soup. It was perfect for our school lunch. Very filling indeed.

  8. N Feibish says

    Can this be doubled?

    • Archana says

      yes

  9. SRao says

    I, I mean WE, have been enjoying your meal plan and recipes. All of your recipes look so Beautiful! They taste even better! This soup was so pleasing to the eye and so nourishing for the family after a long day. Thank you!