Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

For those cold, winter days, nothing is better than a large, steaming bowl of soup. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a hearty meal that warm the kitchen and your belly. Make this homemade chicken noodle the soup for your family today.

Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup

It’s cold outside! There’s always things to be done outdoors. But what better way to warm those frozen fingers and noses than a big bowl of Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup. This recipe is easy and, with all of the fresh ingredients, it is a meal in and of itself.

This soup is similar to classic chicken noodle soup, except the base is creamier thanks to the addition of the heavy cream. It’s full of flavor and a great way to warm your body and belly.

Cozy up next to the fireplace or under your favorite heated blanket with a bowl of Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup that you prepared all on your own. Just like Grandma used to make!

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How to Make Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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1. Thaw your chicken ahead of time and pat the meat dry with a paper towel.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Pour a small amount of olive oil in the bottom of a stock pot and sear the chicken skin side down until golden brown. Remove the chicken, but leave the drippings.
4. Add more olive oil.
5. Add onion and garlic and saute until tender.
6. Pour one cup of broth into the pot and deglaze the bottom with a wooden spoon. 
7. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and the flour until smooth. Pour into the pot, add the remainder of the broth, and stir.
8. Bring it to a low boil. 
9. Return the chicken to the pot and add in your carrots, celery, bay leaves, and thyme.
10. Cover the pot and reduce the heat.
11. Simmer for about 30 minutes to let the chicken cook the rest of the way. 
12. Once the chicken is thoroughly cooked and tender, transfer the thighs to the cutting board.
13. Stir in the noodles and let them cook for 4 minutes or so, until they’re soft.
14. Remove the chicken meat from the bone and shred the meat. Return the chicken to the pot.
15. When noodles are tender, stir in the cream, parsley, and lemon juice.
16. Adjust seasonings. Serve and enjoy.

Recipe Notes

• Be sure to pat dry the chicken thighs before searing
• Allow the thighs to cook thoroughly in the soup before deboning. It will be much easier to remove the meat and you won’t be dealing with potentially raw chicken a second time.
• Fresh parsley will have a pleasant, but subtle herbal flavor in this meal, as opposed to dried parsley which can be hit or miss on flavor quality.
• Fresh squeezed lemon juice is always better than the store bought bottle of lemon juice. You want the lemon to enhance the overall flavor profile, not over power it.

Serving Suggestions

• Bread and butter
• Fresh fruit with cream cheese dip
• Crackers, saltine or Ritz

Everyone loves a big, hearty bowl of chicken noodle soup. This easy recipe is perfect in that it takes old fashioned chicken noodle soup and adds some filler thanks to the milk, flour, and cream. 

This soup is a great way to use leftover chicken and vegetables. You can reduce the cook time by using leftover ingredients that you have on hand.

Can I make this soup with rotisserie chicken?

You can and it will remove the need for many of the steps included in this recipe. You may want to debone the meat from the get go and just let it simmer in the pot. 

What are the best noodles for chicken noodle soup?

Kluski egg noodles are the way to go. These Polish noodles soften easily in any soup.

Can I make this soup in a crockpot?

Most certainly! You won’t be able to sear the meat in the crock pot, so be sure to do that part of the recipe in a frying pan.

More Easy Chicken Recipes We Love

• Chicken and Dumplings
• Chicken Marsala
• Chicken Caccatorie
• White Chicken Lasagna

Despite the time required, this creamy chicken noodle soup is easy to make. Nothing beats a homemade soup that the whole family will love!

More Cozy Soup Recipes to Try:

• Lasagna Soup
• Chicken Mac and Cheese Soup
• Chicken Soup
• Crockpot Turkey Noodle Soup
• Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Italian Wedding Soup
• Swedish Meatball Soup

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Recipe Card

Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

4.65 from 42 votes

Prep: 15 minutes mins

Cook: 1 hour hr

Total: 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Author: Becky Hardin

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For those cold, winter days, nothing is better than a large, steaming bowl of soup. Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup is a hearty meal that warm the kitchen and your belly. Make this homemade chicken noodle the soup for your family today.

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
• ▢ Kosher salt to taste
• ▢ Black pepper to taste
• ▢ 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ▢ 1 large onion diced
• ▢ 3 garlic cloves minced
• ▢ 6 cups chicken broth divided
• ▢ 1 cup whole milk
• ▢ 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ▢ 1 ½ cups carrots sliced
• ▢ 1 ½ cups celery chopped
• ▢ 2 bay leaves
• ▢ 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• ▢ 2 cups egg noodles
• ▢ ½ cup heavy cream
• ▢ ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
• ▢ Juice from ½ a lemon

Instructions 

• Use paper towels to pat the chicken thighs dry. Season them with salt and pepper.
  3 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, Kosher salt, Black pepper
• In a large stockpot set over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of oil. Sear the chicken in batches, skin side down, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the onion to the pot. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, until tender. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 second until fragrant. Add 1 cup of chicken broth, deglazing the pan with a wooden spoon.
  1 large onion, 3 garlic cloves, 6 cups chicken broth
  
• In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth. Pour it into the pot and stir, then add the rest of the broth and bring it to a low boil.
  1 cup whole milk, 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  
• Return the chicken to the pot and add the carrots, celery, bay leaves, and thyme. Cover, reduce the heat, and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  1 ½ cups carrots, 1 ½ cups celery, 2 bay leaves, 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  
• Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Remove and discard the bay leaves and thyme stems.
• Stir in the noodles, cover, and cook for 3-4 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat.
  2 cups egg noodles
  
• Debone the chicken, discard the skin and bones, and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces. Return the chicken to the pot.
  
• When the noodles are tender, stir in the cream, parsley, and lemon juice. Taste and season if necessary. If desired, adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper.
  ½ cup heavy cream, ¼ cup fresh parsley, Juice from ½ a lemon

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Calories: 638kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 37gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 231mgSodium: 1081mgPotassium: 904mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 6209IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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