Description
This Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup recipe is the ultimate comfort food, packed with shredded chicken, elbow pasta, and a rich cheesy broth. It’s easy to make, family-friendly, and perfect for cold weather meals. Enjoy a hearty soup that blends mac and cheese flavors with cozy chicken soup.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked al dente
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Boil the elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to form a roux.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth, then add milk and heavy cream. Stir until smooth.
5. Bring to a simmer, then add cheddar and Parmesan cheeses. Stir until fully melted.
6. Add shredded chicken and cooked macaroni. Simmer for a few more minutes to combine flavors.
7. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheese for the smoothest melt.
Add a splash of broth or milk when reheating to keep the texture creamy.
Feel free to stir in spinach, peas, or broccoli for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 100mg