Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

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This creamy chicken noodle soup recipe has a delicious potpie feel to it. We call for rotisserie chicken to streamline your prep time—look for a nice big one with lots of breast meat on it. Pair this comforting soup with a green salad.

Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
10 cups
Nutrition Profile:

Nutrition Notes

I Have to Watch My Sodium Intake, What Can I Substitute for Rotisserie Chicken?

Rotisserie chicken tends to be high in sodium due to the salt in the rub and the solution that is often injected into the meat to add flavor. If your market does not carry low-sodium rotisserie chicken, try making our simple recipe for Best Poached Chicken. It makes a flavorful chicken that shreds easily and will be lower in sodium than rotisserie chicken. Omit the salt in the recipe for less sodium.

Does the Celery Add Any Nutrition to This Soup?

Unassuming in its appearance, celery is a good source of vitamin K, and it provides potassium as well as antioxidants.

overhead view of chopped onions, celery, and carrots in a large pot

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Tips from the Test Kitchen

Can I Use 2% Milk Instead of Whole Milk?

Yes, you can use 2% milk as a substitute for whole milk in the soup. The soup will be slightly less creamy with a lighter broth.

Can I Use Other Types of Noodles?

Feel free to use your favorite whole-wheat noodles, such as rotini, fusilli, gemelli or any other short pasta. Thicker noodles will need to cook longer, so adjust the cooking time as needed.

overhead view of noodles added to creamy mixture

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I Don't Have Rotisserie Chicken. Can I Use Leftover Chicken Instead?

Absolutely! You can use leftover roast chicken breasts for this recipe. If you don't have any leftover chicken, you can roast chicken breasts in the oven while you're prepping the other ingredients.

Additional reporting by Jan Valdez and Carrie Myers

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)

  • 1 cup chopped carrots (from 2 medium carrots)

  • 1 cup chopped celery (from 2 large stalks)

  • teaspoons kosher salt

  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • 4 cups unsalted chicken stock

  • 2 cups whole milk

  • 4 ounces uncooked whole-wheat egg noodles

  • 3 cups coarsely chopped rotisserie chicken breast (from 2 rotisserie chickens)

  • 1 cup frozen green peas

Directions

  1. Melt butter with olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, carrots, celery and salt and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are slightly softened, 6 to 8 minutes. Add flour and stir to coat. Stir in stock and milk and let the mixture come to a boil. Add uncooked noodles to the boiling mixture. Cover and cook until noodles are al dente, about 8 minutes. Stir in chicken and peas and cook until pasta reaches desired doneness and chicken and peas are warmed through, about 1 to 2 more minutes. Serve immediately.

    Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

    Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Lydia Pursell

Equipment

Large Dutch oven

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, October 2019

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

258 Calories
9g Fat
24g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Serving Size 1 1/4 cups
Calories 258
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 24g 9%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Sodium 730mg 32%
Calcium 101mg 8%
Potassium 422mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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