Description
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and soul. This rich and hearty dish combines tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and vibrant vegetables in a luscious creamy broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or as a soothing remedy on sick days, each bowl feels like a warm hug. With just one pot required for easy cleanup, this recipe is quick to prepare and packed with flavor, making it a delightful addition to your mealtime rotation. Enjoy it as a standalone dish or serve it with crusty bread for an extra touch of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 8–10 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1–2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt butter and sauté carrots, celery, onion, salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and olive oil; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to form a roux (about 2–3 minutes).
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring; simmer until slightly thickened (3–5 minutes).
- Bring to a boil; add chicken breasts and bay leaves. Cover halfway and cook for 10–15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken to shred with two forks before returning it to the pot.
- Pour in heavy cream; bring to a gentle boil before reducing heat to simmer for an additional 5–10 minutes.
- Add egg noodles according to package directions (6–8 minutes), then stir in parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg