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    Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Soup

    Jan 1, 2022 · Leave a Comment

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    This healthy recipe for instant pot pesto chicken soup is low carb, keto, paleo and Whole30! It is easy to make from scratch is is loaded with veggies. I love a simple gluten free recipe for soups with lots of vegetables!

    I've been making this green chicken soup for a couple of years. It never disappoints when I make it! It has great flavor and is super easy to make in your instant pot.

    three white bowls of instant pot pesto chicken soup with a small bowl of salt and a small bowl of pepper sitting next to them

    Is this soup paleo?

    Yes, it is. It is loaded with healthy ingredients that are naturally paleo.

    Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Soup Supplies

    Is this instant pot pesto chicken soup keto?

    Yes! There are vegetables in this recipe that may be higher in carbs, but depending on what your carb intake is this should work for you. With the olive oil and pesto there are plenty of healthy fats.

    Will this pesto chicken soup be gluten free?

    Yes! All of the ingredients are gluten free. This healthy soup should be fine for gluten free, paleo, keto, low carb and Whole30. It's perfect to make for lunch or dinner.

    Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Soup Ingredients

    • Olive Oil
    • Minced Garlic
    • White Onion
    • Celery
    • Frozen Peas
    • Spinach
    • Chicken Stock
    • Basil Pesto
    • Dried Fennel
    • Sea Salt
    • Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    • Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
    • Parmesan Cheese

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    Instant Pot Pesto Chicken Soup


    • Author: Elaine VanVleck
    • Total Time: 34 minutes
    • Yield: 5 servings 1x
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    This healthy recipe for instant pot pesto chicken soup is low carb, keto, paleo and Whole30! It is easy to make from scratch is is loaded with veggies. I love a simple gluten free recipe for soups with lots of vegetables!


    Ingredients

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    2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
    2 Tbsp. Minced Garlic
    1 medium White Onion, chopped
    4 stalks Celery, diced
    2 cups Frozen Peas
    5 cups Spinach, chopped
    32 ounces Chicken Stock
    ½ cup Basil Pesto
    2 tsp. Dried Fennel
    1 tsp. Sea Salt
    ¼ tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
    3-4 Chicken Breasts, cubed
    Parmesan Cheese for serving


    Instructions

    Place all ingredients into the bowl of your Instant Pot. Seal the lid per the instructions. Lock the steam setting. Using the manual setting cook the soup for 24 minutes.

    Let the steam slow release naturally from the Instant Pot. Stir the soup breaking up the chicken chunks.

    Serve the soup hot with grated parmesan cheese on top.

    Notes

    You can use other cuts of chicken, but I like the hearty chunks of chicken breast best.

    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 24 minutes
    • Category: Soup
    • Method: Instant Pot
    • Cuisine: Gluten Free

    Keywords: gluten free, meals, dinner, soups, vegetables, low carb, keto, whole30, instant pot, chicken

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