Irresistible 30-Minute Creamy Pesto Chicken Soup Recipe
A creamy and flavorful pesto chicken soup that’s easy to make, packed with nutrients, and perfect for any meal. This soup is healthy, comforting, and can be customized for various diets.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add onion and garlic, sauté for 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, pesto, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Top with Parmesan if desired and serve hot.
Notes
- For keto, use full-fat cream and skip the Parmesan if needed.
- For low-calorie, replace heavy cream with almond milk.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg