Step 1

Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 2

Add olive oil spray to the bottom of a Dutch oven or large pot, and add the onion and shredded carrots. Season with the kosher salt.

Step 3

Cook the onion and carrots over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes or until tender. Then, add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the entire box of pasta to the pot, followed by the chicken broth and milk.

Step 5

Stir everything to combine, and bring to a boil.

Step 6

Once boiling, cover the pot and reduce the heat to simmer.

Step 7

Simmer covered for about 10-12 minutes or until the pasta is cooked. There will still be some liquid left in the bottom of the pot.

Step 8

Stir in the cheddar, cream cheese, and hot sauce.

Step 9

Chop the scallions and the chicken breast and add them in.

Step 10

Stir to combine all ingredients over a low flame to ensure all flavors combine thoroughly.