Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breast (cubed after cooking)
• salt (to taste)
• black pepper (to taste)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika (estimated quantity)
• 1 tsp garlic powder (estimated quantity)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning (estimated quantity)
• 0.5 tsp lemon pepper (estimated quantity)
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing chicken)
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic (cloves, minced)
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk (or half and half)
• 8 oz lasagna sheets (broken into pieces)
• 0.5 cup parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese (freshly grated)
• fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
• fresh basil (chopped, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

Steps

1. 1

   Break up the lasagna sheets into bite-sized pieces and grate the parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.

2. 2

   In a bowl, combine the chicken breast with salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and lemon pepper. Massage the marinade into the chicken thoroughly.

3. 3

   Heat olive oil in a large pot or pan over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts on both sides until beautifully browned and fully cooked through. Remove from the pan, let rest, and then cube the chicken.

4. 4

   In the same pot, melt the butter and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.

5. 5

   Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk (or half and half). Add the remaining spices used for the chicken marinade into the liquid base and stir to combine.

6. 6

   Add the broken lasagna sheets to the pot. Cook until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally. The soup will naturally thicken as the pasta releases starch.

7. 7

   Stir in the grated parmesan and mozzarella cheeses until melted and smooth.

8. 8

   If a thicker consistency is desired, remove a small amount of the soup liquid, whisk in a tablespoon of flour to create a slurry, and stir it back into the pot.

9. 9

   Add the cubed chicken back into the soup along with chopped fresh parsley and basil. Stir to heat through and serve warm.

Notes

For the best texture, grate your own cheese rather than using pre-shredded bags. If you prefer a lighter soup, you can substitute the heavy cream with more milk or half and half, though it will be less rich.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• soup
• one-pot
• comfort food
• chicken
• alfredo
• lasagna
• dinner