Description
This soup has two of the best things ever in one warm and creamy soup: Mac & Cheese and Chicken Soup. If you want a from-scratch (no cream of chicken soup here!), easy and delicious meal that's got everything you need in one pot, try this recipe tonight!
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups macaroni noodles
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into cubes
- Salt & pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/3 cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups whole milk
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 teaspoon dijon mustard
Instructions
- Cook pasta per package directions, drain & set aside
- Salt and pepper the chicken to taste and cook in 1 tablespoon of butter until done, remove from skillet and set aside
- Add remaining butter in the same skillet and cook onion and red bell pepper until tender and transparent.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in broth, milk, and mustard and simmer until thickened.
- Stir in broccoli and chicken until broccoli is cooked - around 3-4 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let stand 1 minute then stir in cooked pasta and cheese until smooth.
- Add salt and pepper to taste, serve, and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 30
Keywords: Mac and Cheese Chicken Soup, Macaroni
