Best Ever Creamy Chicken Macaroni Cheese Soup (30 Minute Meal)
A soul-satisfying blend of tender chicken, veggies, and pasta in a rich, velvety cheddar and gruyere broth. The ultimate cozy winter comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
1 ½ cups elbow macaroni, uncooked
4 tbsp butter, unsalted
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
2 medium carrots, diced
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups chicken stock
2 cups whole milk
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 cup gruyère cheese, shredded
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Boil macaroni in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
3. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until soft (5-7 mins).
4. Stir in flour and cook for 2 minutes to make a roux.
5. Slowly whisk in chicken stock, Dijon, thyme, and nutmeg.
6. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
7. Reduce heat to low and stir in milk.
8. Remove from heat and whisk in cheeses until melted.
9. Stir in cooked chicken and macaroni.
10. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately.
Notes
Grate cheese fresh from the block for the smoothest melt.
Use rotisserie chicken for a quicker weeknight meal.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days; add milk when reheating.