Best 5 Ingredient Chicken Pesto Soup Recipes

BAKED BASIL PESTO CHICKEN RECIPE

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An easy baked basil pesto chicken recipe in just 25 minutes! Aromatic pesto, sweet tomatoes, and gooey mozzarella make pesto chicken breast juicy and flavorful.

Provided by Maya Krampf

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

4 medium Chicken breasts
1/2 tsp Sea salt
1/4 tsp Black pepper
1/2 cup Basil pesto
4 oz Fresh mozzarella cheese
2 medium Roma tomatoes ((sliced thinly))
1/2 cup Fresh basil ((cut into ribbons))

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (204 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 49.8 g, Fat 26.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Cholesterol 22.4 mg, Sodium 470.1 mg, Fiber 1.5 g, Sugar 1.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMONY PESTO CHICKEN SOUP

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Brighten your winter with this bright, lively soup that tastes like spring. It comes together in a flash, especially if you use store-bought broth, rotisserie chicken, and pesto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

6 cups Basic Chicken Stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/4 cup Basic Basil Pesto or store-bought pesto, such as Gotham Greens
Grated Parmesan, pea shoots or other delicate greens, and fresh basil, for serving

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring stock to a simmer. Add orzo and cook 1 minute less than per package instructions. Add chicken and heat through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Divide among bowls. Add 1 tablespoon pesto to each. Serve with lemon wedges, grated Parmesan, pea shoots or other delicate greens, and fresh basil.