Description
Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender chicken, creamy cheese, and elbow macaroni in a savory broth that warms both body and soul. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, it’s an inviting dish for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Easy to prepare, this comforting bowl of goodness is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (diced)
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat; sauté diced onion until soft.
- Add diced chicken, carrots, and celery; cook until chicken is golden brown.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add elbow macaroni and cook until al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and cheddar cheese until melted.
- Season with paprika, salt, and pepper to taste; simmer for another 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg