Chicken Alfredo Soup
Chicken Alfredo Soup
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for searing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kinder's grilled chicken seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Soup Base
- 1/2 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 block cream cheese, 8 ounces
For Seasoning and Pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 pound Mafaldine pasta, broken into smaller pieces
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- as needed garlic bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Drizzle the thinly sliced chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, Kinder's grilled chicken seasoning, complete seasoning, and smoked paprika.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Sear the chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add enough avocado oil to lightly coat the bottom over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the seasoned chicken for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add the diced shallot, minced garlic, and 1/2 stick of unsalted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Make the roux: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour into the pot. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated and turns a light golden brown, creating a roux.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Build the soup base: Gradually pour in 5 cups of chicken broth and 3 cups of heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the 8-ounce block of cream cheese. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese softens, about 5-7 minutes. Whisk vigorously until the soup base is smooth.
⏱️ 10 min
- 6
Season the soup: Stir in the chopped fresh oregano and fresh parsley. Add 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, along with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk to combine all seasonings.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Cook the pasta: Add the 1/2 pound of Mafaldine pasta (broken into smaller pieces) to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, typically 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Finish the soup: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and mix it into the soup. Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until completely melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min
- 9
Serve hot with garlic bread.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chicken Alfredo Soup
For the Chicken
- 3 chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil, plus more for searing
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Kinder's grilled chicken seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon complete seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
For the Soup Base
- 1/2 shallot, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1 block cream cheese, 8 ounces
For Seasoning and Pasta
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
- 1/2 pound Mafaldine pasta, broken into smaller pieces
For Finishing
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- as needed garlic bread, for serving
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the chicken: Drizzle the thinly sliced chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon of avocado oil. Season both sides evenly with 1/2 teaspoon each of garlic powder, Kinder's grilled chicken seasoning, complete seasoning, and smoked paprika.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Sear the chicken: In a large pot or Dutch oven, add enough avocado oil to lightly coat the bottom over medium-high heat. Once hot, sear the seasoned chicken for approximately 5 minutes per side, or until fully cooked through and golden brown. Remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, reduce heat to medium. Add the diced shallot, minced garlic, and 1/2 stick of unsalted butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot is softened and the garlic is fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Make the roux: Sprinkle 1/4 cup of all-purpose flour into the pot. Whisk continuously for 2-3 minutes until the flour is fully incorporated and turns a light golden brown, creating a roux.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Build the soup base: Gradually pour in 5 cups of chicken broth and 3 cups of heavy cream, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add the 8-ounce block of cream cheese. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, until the cream cheese softens, about 5-7 minutes. Whisk vigorously until the soup base is smooth.
⏱️ 10 min - 6
Season the soup: Stir in the chopped fresh oregano and fresh parsley. Add 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, onion powder, and Italian seasoning, along with 1/2 teaspoon of sea salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk to combine all seasonings.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Cook the pasta: Add the 1/2 pound of Mafaldine pasta (broken into smaller pieces) to the simmering soup. Cook according to package directions, typically 8-10 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Finish the soup: Return the cooked chicken to the pot and mix it into the soup. Stir in 1/2 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese until completely melted and incorporated. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
⏱️ 5 min - 9
Serve hot with garlic bread.
⏱️ 1 min