Description
Cozy up with this comforting Cozy Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup, a delightful blend of tender chicken, elbow macaroni, and rich cheddar cheese enveloped in a creamy broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings, this soup offers both nostalgia and satisfaction in every spoonful. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, it’s the ultimate comfort food that will warm your heart and delight your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt, pepper, and paprika to taste
- Fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts for about 6-8 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic for about 3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add elbow macaroni; cook according to package instructions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese until melted into a creamy mixture.
- Shred the cooked chicken and return it to the pot. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika; mix well.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg