Chicken Alfredo Soup
Chicken Alfredo Soup is rich, creamy, and comforting.It features tender chicken and pasta in a velvety broth.Easy to prepare in one pot.Perfect for cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups whole milk or half-and-half
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups pasta (fettuccine broken, penne, or rotini)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Sauté onion until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat and add milk, cream, shredded chicken, and Italian seasoning.
- Simmer gently for 5–7 minutes; do not boil.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for best texture.
- Keep heat low after adding dairy to prevent curdling.
- Soup thickens as it cools.
- Adjust broth for preferred consistency.
- Best enjoyed fresh.