Description
A rich, velvety one-pot soup combining herbal pesto, cheese-filled tortellini, and tender chicken for the ultimate comfort meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken cubes and sear until golden brown on all sides.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in pesto and heavy cream until combined.
- Add tortellini and cook according to package directions.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American