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pesto chicken soup

Pesto Chicken Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Calories 287kcal

Servings

4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 large chicken breast cubed
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup pasta whole wheat cooked
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans (rinsed and drained)
  • 1/4 cup pesto store bought or homemade

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon evoo in a large saucepan or pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in broth, bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Add spinach, pasta, and beans to pot. Bring back to a simmer. Turn off heat, stir in pesto and serve.
  • Serve alone or with crusty whole grain bread.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pesto Chicken Soup
Amount per Serving
Calories
287
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Sodium
 
1130
mg
49
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.