Cozy Creamy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
A quick and comforting weeknight meal featuring tender rotisserie chicken, egg noodles, and a velvety creamy broth made with simple pantry ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2–3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 dried bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese, optional for serving
Instructions
- Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes until onions are translucent and carrots soften.
- Add minced garlic and dried thyme; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf; bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to a simmer.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions (6-8 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and shredded chicken; heat through for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, optionally topped with fresh parsley or parmesan cheese.
Notes
For best texture, cook noodles separately if meal prepping or freezing, as noodles absorb liquid and become soggy. If using salted butter, reduce added salt. For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream. To make gluten-free, use certified gluten-free noodles and broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 25
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