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Delicious Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Risotto Recipe

January 22, 2025 · Nicole Triebe

Discover a flavorful twist on classic risotto with this easy InstantPot recipe for cherry tomato risotto. Perfect for busy weeknights!

If you’re looking for a quick, delicious, and restaurant-quality dish, cherry tomato risotto in the Instant Pot is the answer. Risotto, traditionally a labor-intensive dish, becomes a breeze with the Instant Pot’s pressure-cooking magic. Here’s how to whip up this creamy, savory delight in just under 30 minutes.

Why We Love this Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Risotto

It’s Quick and Easy:The Instant Pot simplifies the traditionally labor-intensive risotto-making process, eliminating the need for constant stirring. It’s a set-it-and-forget-it approach, making risotto accessible even for busy cooks!

It’s Rich and Creamy with Bursts of Freshness: Cherry tomatoes bring a naturally sweet, tangy flavor that brightens the creamy risotto. Their juiciness adds texture and bursts of flavor with every bite.

Versatile: Cherry tomato risotto can be a main course, a side dish, or a base for additional toppings like grilled chicken, shrimp, or roasted vegetables.

Key Ingredients for this Instant Pot Risotto Recipe

Instant pot cherry tomato risotto ingredients in individual bowls on a white marble background.

I can’t tell you how good this smelled during the cooking process and even more when the lid was released! 

Step by Step Instructions to make Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Risotto

You’ll start by using the saute function and adding a little olive oil and finely chopped onion.  Saute the onions for about 5 minutes or until they become translucent.  Add garlic and saute for another 2 minutes.

While the onions are cooking, prepare your chicken by cutting it into small pieces, keeping them all the same size.  We do this so that everything cooks evenly.  Season the chicken with oregano, salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika.

Remove the onions from the InstantPot and add the seasoned chicken.  Quickly brown the meat, remove it from the pot and deglaze the pan with white wine.  Throw the onions and chicken back in the pot and add the rice, chicken stock, tomatoes, red bell peppers and stir to combine.

Cover with the lid and lock into its position.  Turn the vent to the “Sealing” position.  Press the Manual pressure cooker button until the time reaches 6 minutes and press start.

Once the cooking is complete, wait 7 minutes before switching the vent to steam, then release the pressure.

At this point, you’ll stir in the butter and grated parmesan.  Season to taste and add more parmesan cheese to the cherry tomato risotto if desired.

Garnish with freshly grated Parmesan and fresh parsley and serve!

Instant pot cherry tomato risotto in two small bowls garnished with fresh basil on a white marble background

Hope you found this as easy and delicious as I did.

Instant pot cherry tomato risotto in a large serving bowl, topped with fresh basil leaves and freshly ground black pepper

Additional Recipes to Try

If you love this cherry tomato risotto recipe, be sure to check out these other Instantpot Recipes

Quick and Easy Instant Pot Minestrone – packed with fresh veggies, beans, pasta, and aromatic herbs, this hearty Instant Pot Minestrone soup is ready in just 15 minutes! 

Instant Pot Feijoada –  a traditional Brazilian black bean and pork stew that is the ultimate comfort food! Serve it with smoked sausage and rice for a delicious and hearty dinner!

InstantPot split pea hummus – perfect dip for entertaining or snacking! Creamy and super easy to make, this split pea hummus is too delicious!

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Easy Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Risotto Recipe

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  • Author: Nicole Triebe
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Category: Mains
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

Try this hassle-free twist on a classic Italian dish with cherry tomato risotto. With the help of an InstantPot, you can have a delicious meal on the table in no time!


Ingredients

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Risotto:

  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 Medium Onion
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1” pieces
  • 1 pound Chicken Breast
  • 2 cups Arborio rice
  • 3 1/2 cups Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, or 1 14 oz can stewed or chopped tomatoes

Seasoning:

  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 ounces unsalted butter
  • 4 ounces grated Parmesan

Instructions

  1. Finely chop the onion. Turn on the pressure cooker and press the SAUTE function. Adjust to high. Pour in 2 tbps of olive oil and add the chopped onion.  Sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and stir for a minute.
  2. While the onion is sautéing, dice the chicken. Combine all the seasoning ingredients and season the chicken pieces.
  3. Take out the sautéed onion, pour in the remaining olive oil and add the chicken pieces in.
  4. Quickly brown the meat. Turn OFF the sauté function and deglaze the pot with white wine. Throw the onions back in, add the rice, red peppers, tomatoes and chicken stock/broth and give everything a good stir.
  5. Cover with the lid and lock it into its position. Turn the vent to the SEALING position. Press the MANUAL button (pressure cooking) and adjust the time to 3 minutes. When the cooking is finished, wait 7 minutes before releasing the pressure manually.
  6. Stir in the butter and grated Parmesan. Taste it and add more seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with finely chopped parsley (optional) and additional freshly grated parmesan and serve.

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2 Comments

  • Reply Glen Jackson May 18, 2023 at 9:51 pm

    Made per the directions and this came out great! Perfectly creamy and comforting. Added some extra Parm and chopped cherry tomatoes for serving. Would make again!

  • Reply Linda Goslee February 10, 2024 at 9:40 pm

    When do you add the garlic?

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