Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a warm hug in a bowl. This easy recipe features tender chicken, hearty noodles, and fresh vegetables simmered in a rich, velvety broth. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s ideal for cozy gatherings or as a soothing remedy when you’re feeling under the weather.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 8 oz wide egg noodles
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup half-and-half or cream
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice chicken and chop vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Sauté vegetables: In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter or olive oil. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic & chicken: Stir in minced garlic and diced chicken; cook until chicken is no longer pink (5-7 minutes).
- Pour in broth: Add low-sodium chicken broth along with salt and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Toss in noodles: Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions (8-10 minutes) until al dente.
- Add cream & herbs: Lower heat and stir in cream/half-and-half and fresh herbs; simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Customize by adding your favorite veggies like spinach or peas. For added depth of flavor, use homemade chicken broth.