Instant Pot Creamy Basil Chicken and Tortellini

Step 1

Add chicken, tomatoes, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot.

Step 2

Cover and secure the lid, make sure valve is set to sealing. Set manual/pressure cook button to 10 minutes (fresh chicken) or 12 minutes (frozen chicken).

Step 3

Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then move the valve to venting to remove any remaining pressure.

Step 4

Use a fork to place the chicken on a cutting board. Set aside.

Step 5

Add the tortellini to the pot. Put the lid on the pot and move valve to sealing. Set the manual/pressure cook button to 0 (zero) minutes. While the pot cooks the tortellini, cut the chicken into bite size pieces.

Step 6

When the timer beeps perform a quick release by moving the valve to venting.  Remove the lid.

Step 7

Add the cut up chicken into the pot. Stir in the half and half, parmesan cheese and basil. Salt and pepper to taste. Add in cherry tomatoes, if desired.

Step 8

Serve and enjoy.