Crock Pot Chicken Pesto Soup for Two
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This Crock Pot Chicken Pesto Soup for Two is a dump and go recipe that tastes delicious, cooks quickly and fills you up.
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How to Make Chicken Pesto Soup for Two in a Crock Pot
Aunt Lou here.
Pesto is one of the favorite ingredients in our house, and the original soup I based this Crock Pot Chicken Pesto Soup for Two on is a family favorite. One of the great things about this recipe is that it is so easy to put together. You just dump everything in, stir and let the crock pot do the rest! At the end of the cooking time, you just shred the chicken, stir in the spinach (it will wilt very quickly) and enjoy! With such a short cooking time, this recipe is a great way to have a wonderful meal on a busy day.
(If this recipe sounds delicious to you, but you need more servings, I have you covered. You can find the original recipe with more servings here.)
What You Will Need for Crock Pot Chicken Pesto Soup for Two
Ingredients Needed
- 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (If you prefer white meat, you can use 1/2 lb of chicken breasts cut into thigh size pieces.)
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 cup canned great northern beans, drained
- 3/4 cups fresh spinach
- Fresh grated parmesan cheese, garnish
Equipment Needed
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoon
- Can colander
- Wooden spoon or stirring spatula
- 2.5 Quart Slow Cooker, 3 Quart Slow Cooker or 4 Quart Slow Cooker
- Large bowl (if desired)
- Two forks
Time Needed
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cooking Time: 2 to 3 hours on low or 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes on high
- Shredding of Chicken: 5 minutes
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Crock Pot Chicken Pesto Soup for Two
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (or boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into thigh size pieces)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- 1 cup canned Great Northern beans drained
- 3/4 cup fresh spinach
- fresh grated parmesan cheese garnish
Instructions
- Put 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons basil pesto and 1 cup canned Great Northern beans (drained) in a 2.5 Quart, 3 Quart or 4 Quart slow cooker and stir.
- Cover and cook on low for 2-3 hours or high for 1-1.5 hours.
- Once your chicken is done, place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and shred with two forks.
- Return shredded chicken to the crock pot, add 3/4 cup fresh spinach and stir until the spinach wilts (this will happen pretty quickly).
- Top each serving with fresh grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
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- As with any of our recipes, carb counts, calorie counts and nutritional information varies greatly. As a result, your nutritional content depends on which products you choose to use when cooking this dish.ย The auto-calculation is just an automated estimate and should NOT be used for specific dietary needs.
- All slow cookers cook differently, so cooking times are always a basic guideline. Recipes shouldย always be tested first in your own slow cooker and time adjusted as needed.
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