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Easy Chicken Tortellini Skewers Recipe

By Lori, Last updated on March 26, 2025
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Looking for a fun appetizer? This Easy Chicken Tortellini Skewers recipe might be the answer! It’s the perfect appetizer that you can serve at picnics, family gatherings, or on busy weeknights for a light meal.

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Eating good food is a great way to treat yourself. These delicious skewers are made with simple ingredients. It’s an easy appetizer that will surely be a big hit in your household.

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Prep time: 15 minutes (+ time to marinate chicken)
Active cook total time: 9 minutes (+ time to come to pressure)
Natural release: 10 minutes
Yield: 15 10-12” appetizers

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Kitchen Tips

  • If you want to save some time, you can use leftover grilled or rotisserie-cooked chicken breasts for this recipe. But if that’s not possible, you can still get quick and tender chicken results by following the easy Instant Pot® instructions in the recipe steps below.
  • To make this recipe cheesy, add parmesan cheese or cheese cubes, like mozzarella cheese, to your fresh cheese tortellini.

Easy Chicken Tortellini Skewers Recipe Ingredients

Chicken Breast Ingredients

  • 16 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 t. garlic powder
  • 2 T. Italian dressing
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • Sea salt (or kosher salt) and black pepper, to taste

Note: Skip this step if you’re using leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken

Remaining Skewer Ingredients

  • 9 oz. package refrigerated tortellini or fresh tortellini
  • 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pint large grape tomatoes, cut in half**
  • 1 6-oz. can large black olives, drained
  • ½ c. Italian dressing, divided

**If you’re using smaller cherry tomatoes, do not cut them in half.

Supplies used

  • Instant Pot®
  • 15 10-12” Bamboo skewers (you can also use metal skewers)

How To Make Chicken Tortellini Skewers

#1. Place the chicken in a large freezer bag, along with two tablespoons of Italian dressing. Seal tightly and turn each breast until coated on both sides. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.

#2. Add the removable rack to the Instant Pot® cooking container and place the marinated breasts on top. Add water and sprinkle each breast with the garlic and onion powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

easy chicken tortellini skewers instant pot process

#3. Add the lid and lock it into place. Position the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.

#4. While the chicken is cooking, boil water in medium-high heat. Prepare the tortellini according to package directions or until it’s al dente. Note: Add olive oil to the cooking salted water as instructed on the package to prevent food from sticking. Rinse and drain well. Transfer cooked tortellini to a large mixing bowl.

Instant Pot Cooking Directions and Other Steps

#5. When cook time is complete on the Instant Pot®, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid and transfer the chicken to a non-permeable cutting board.

#6. When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut it into one-inch cubes and transfer to the large bowl with the tortellini.

#7. Add the olives and tomatoes to the bowl, along with two tablespoons of Italian dressing. Lightly season with salt and black pepper to taste. Gently fold the ingredients with a spoon until thoroughly coated in the dressing.

chicken tortellini skewers process

#8. Get the rest of the ingredients. Use 10-12” wooden or metal skewers. Thread 1 black olive, 1 grape tomato half, 1 chicken cube, 1 tortellini, 1 chicken cube, 1 or 2 pieces of tortellini, 1 tomato half, and 1 black olive. Optional: 1 piece of mozzarella cube. Repeat this process until all skewers are complete.

Note: The order listed above is just a suggestion. It looks nice if you begin and end each skewer with the same ingredients, but your preferences may vary.

Tip: When finished assembling the skewers, toss any remaining ingredients in a medium bowl with a little Italian dressing to serve on the side.

#9. This is the best part: to serve, transfer the finished skewers to a serving platter, and offer the remaining Italian dressing on the side. Enjoy!

A plate full of Chicken Tortellini Skewers

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Easy Chicken Tortellini Skewers Recipe

Lori
Looking for a fun appetizer? This Easy Chicken Tortellini Skewers recipe might be the answer! It's the perfect appetizer that you can serve at a picnics, family gatherings or busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 9 minutes mins
Natural release 10 minutes mins
Total Time 34 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 15 10-12" appetizers

Ingredients
  

Chicken Breast Ingredients

  • 16 oz. boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 c. water
  • 1 t. garlic powder
  • 2 T. Italian dressing
  • 1 t. onion powder
  • Sea salt , to taste (or kosher salt and black pepper)

Remaining Skewer Ingredients

  • 9 oz. package refrigerated tortellini (or fresh tortellini)
  • 2 T. extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 pint large grape tomatoes , cut in half (If you're using smaller cherry tomatoes, do not cut in half)
  • 1 can (6 oz.) large black olives , drained
  • 1/2 c. Italian dressing , divided
  • 15 10-12" wooden skewers

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken in large freezer bag along with two tablespoons Italian dressing. Seal tightly and turn each breast until coated on both sides. Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, turning once halfway through.
  • Add the removable rack to the Instant Pot® cooking container and place the marinated breasts on top. Add water and sprinkle each breast with the garlic and onion powder. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  • Add the lid and lock it into place. Position the vent to “Sealing” and set the “Manual” setting to 8 minutes.
  • While the chicken is cooking, boil water in medium-high heat. Prepare the tortellini according to package directions or until it's al dente. Note: Add olive oil to the cooking salted water as instructed on the package to prevent sticking. Rinse and drain well. Transfer cooked tortellini to a large mixing bowl.

Instant Pot cooking Directions and Other Steps

  • When cook time is complete on the Instant Pot®, allow pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Remove lid and transfer the chicken to a non-permeable cutting board.
  • When the chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into one-inch cubes and transfer to the large bowl with the tortellini.
  • Add the olives and tomatoes to the bowl, along with two tablespoons Italian dressing. Lightly season with salt and black pepper, to taste. Gently fold the ingredients with a spoon until thoroughly coated in the dressing.
  • Get the rest of the ingredients. Use 10-12” wooden or metal skewers, thread 1 black olive, 1 grape tomato half, 1 chicken cube, 1 tortellini, 1 chicken cube, 1 or 2 pieces of tortellini, 1 tomato half, and 1 black olive. Optional: 1 piece of mozzarella cube. Repeat this process until all skewers are complete.
  • This is of course the best part: to serve, transfer the finished skewers to a serving platter and offer the remaining Italian dressing on the side. Enjoy!

Notes

  1. The order listed above is just a suggestion. It looks nice if you begin and end each skewer with the same ingredients, but your preferences may vary.
  2. When finished assembling the skewers, toss any remaining ingredients in a medium bowl with a little Italian dressing to serve on the side.
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