1tablespoonKinder’s Grilled Chicken Seasoning (or your favorite blend)
1teaspoonComplete Seasoning
½teaspoonsmoked paprika
For the Soup Base
½stickunsalted butter
¼cupall-purpose flour
5cupschicken broth
3cupsheavy cream
1block (8 oz)cream cheese, softened
½lbpasta (break into smaller pieces — any shape works)
For the Seasoning
1teaspoononion powder
1teaspoonItalian seasoning
1teaspoonsalt (or to taste)
½teaspoonblack pepper
1teaspoonfresh oregano, chopped
1tablespoonfresh parsley, chopped
½cupgrated Parmesan cheese
½cupshredded mozzarella cheese
For Garnish
to tasteextra parsleyfor garnish
Instructions
In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with garlic powder, Kinder’s seasoning, Complete Seasoning, and smoked paprika. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
Add diced shallot and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until fragrant.
Stir in the butter until melted, then sprinkle in the flour. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer.
Add heavy cream and softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth.
Add the pasta, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, oregano, and parsley. Cook until pasta is tender.
Stir in the Parmesan and mozzarella cheese until melted. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
You can use any shape of pasta for this recipe. Feel free to adjust the seasonings to your taste.