Description
When it comes to comfort food, nothing quite compares to a steaming bowl of Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. This easy soup recipe is rich, hearty, and loaded with tender shredded chicken, egg noodles, vegetables, and a luscious cream base that makes every bite unforgettable.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless chicken breasts (10–12 ounces total)
- 10–12 ounces egg noodles
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, minced
- 1 celery stalk, minced
- 1 carrot, minced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 4 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley, plus more for garnish
Seasoning for Chicken:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Combine the seasoning for the chicken in a small bowl. Pat chicken breasts dry and season on both sides.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a deep pot over medium-high heat. Sear chicken, until golden brown on both sides. Remove and reserve.
- Add the remaining olive oil and butter to the pot. Stir in celery, onion, carrot, and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
- Dust vegetables with flour, stirring and cooking for 2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste.
- Slowly pour in chicken stock, whisking to break up flour.
- Add the chicken back to the pot.
- Stir in Italian seasoning, paprika, crushed red pepper, and bay leaves.
- Bring close to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, then return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream. Simmer another 5–8 minutes. Taste for salt and adjust if needed.
- While the soup simmers, cook the egg noodles to al dente, according to package directions. Drain.
- Remove bay leaves. Stir the noodles and parsley into the soup. Warm through for 1–2 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parsley before serving.
- ENJOY!
Equipment
Notes
- Don’t overcook the noodles; al dente works best since they will continue to soften in the hot soup.
- You can substitute with rotisserie chicken, just add in after the soup has simmered. However, you will lose some of the flavor the seared and seasoned chicken gave to the soup.
- Taste before adding extra salt, especially if using a salty stock.
- A squeeze of lemon before serving can brighten the flavors.
- For meal prep, store noodles separately and combine before reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American