Pesto Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Pesto Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 3/4 cup frozen chopped onions (or fresh); 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat free chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 1/4 cup commercially prepared pesto sauce; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3/4 cup frozen chopped onions (or fresh)
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat free chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
1/2 cup half-and-half
1/4 cup commercially prepared pesto sauce
salt and pepper

1
Heat the oil in a 4 1/2 qt Dutch oven or large soup pot over medium-low heat. Cut the chicken into bite sized chunks, adding them to the pot as you cut. Raise the heat to medium, add the chopped onions and cook for 2 minutes, stirring from time to time.
2
Add the broth and raise the heat to high. Cover, and bring to a boil. Drain the tomatoes and add them to the pot, along with the Worcestershire sauce and garlic, keeping the lid closed as much as possible. When the soup boils, reduce the heat to medium-low. Continue to cook at a slow boil until the chicken in no longer pink but tender, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat.
3
Stir in the half and half, pesto and salt and pepper. Let the soup rest off the heat for about 2 minutes, then serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, 3/4 cup frozen chopped onions (or fresh), 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans fat free chicken broth, and more.

Yes, Pesto Chicken Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Pesto Chicken Soup

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