Description
Cozy Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup features tender chicken, velvety cheese, and perfectly cooked macaroni mingling in a rich broth. Quick to prepare, it’s an ideal weeknight dinner that promises warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful. Whether shared with family or friends, this dish will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup elbow macaroni
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: vegetables like carrots or peas
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in a splash of oil until fragrant (3-5 minutes).
- Add diced chicken breasts along with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (6-8 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add elbow macaroni and simmer until al dente (7-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low; slowly stir in heavy cream until combined.
- Gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese until melted (about 3 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed; add optional vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg