This is the BEST Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe! A rich, flavorful broth with tender chicken, melt-in-your-mouth veggies, and reliable noodles, all made in one pot!
author’s note
I Finally Found the Secret to the Best Chicken Noodle Soup!
I’ve made so many chicken noodle soup recipes over the years. It’s basically the go-to when anyone’s feeling a little under the weather, right?
But honestly, most of them were either too bland or way too much work. So, inspired by a reliable chicken stew, I ditched the chicken breasts, regular thighs, and even rotisserie chicken. Instead, I went with bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, and wow, what a game changer!
Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs add an incredibly rich flavor to the broth, and the best part? You still get that classic from-scratch flavor without the hassle of a whole chicken. This soup hits that sweet spot between low effort and big flavor!
Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Swap or Tip |
|---|---|
| Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs | Adds tons of flavor. You can use boneless thighs or a mix, but the broth will be lighter. |
| Olive oil | Swap with neutral oil like canola or use butter. |
| Onion, garlic, celery, and carrots | If you’re short on time, throw these in a food processor and let it chop them. |
| Dried thyme, oregano, and bay leaf | Fresh herbs work great too—just use a little more. |
| Chicken broth | from-scratch is amazing, but a good store-bought brand like Swanson is great. |
| Egg noodles or broken fettuccine | Both work great! Just be sure not to overcook them. |
Featured Comment
“The BEST Chicken Noodle Soup! The entire family loved it!”
– Shelly
How To Make Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
- Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season, then sear on both sides. Remove and keep nearby.
- Sauté Veggies: In the same pot, cook veggies until soft. mix in herbs.
- Simmer: Add chicken back in with broth and bay leaf. Simmer until chicken is cooked.
- Cook Noodles: Remove chicken, add noodles to the broth, and cook until al dente.
- Shred & Finish: Shred chicken, return to the pot, and stir everything together. Adjust seasoning and add herbs or lemon if you’d like.
chelsea’s recipe tip
Serve Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe With:
- Fruit Salad: Or a couple of seasonal fruits.
- Green salad: It is satisfying to this Italian salad, Olive Garden Salad, or Costco Kale Salad.
- Crusty bread or rolls: Grab from the store or make some French Bread, Dinner Rolls, or Focaccia.
- Roasted veggies: Brussels sprouts, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, or Roasted Cauliflower.
- Sandwiches or wraps: Nothing beats a good Grilled Cheese!
Storage
- Refrigerate: Let this chicken noodle soup recipe cool, then store in containers for 3–4 days, keeping the noodles in a separate container so they don’t soak up the broth.
- Freeze: Freeze soup (without noodles) for up to 3 months.
- Reheat: Thaw overnight, warm on the stove, and cook fresh noodles to add in.
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Once you’ve made the basic recipe, there are plenty of straightforward ways to switch things around.
- Add extra veggies: mix in peas, corn, spinach, or kale near the end.
- Make it extra lemony: Add a little lemon zest along with the juice.
- Use another noodle: Try small pasta shells, ditalini, orzo, or from-scratch noodles.
- Add more fresh herbs: Dill is a reliable, but parsley, thyme, or a little chive is great.
- Make it extra brothy: Keep an additional cup or two of chicken broth nearby. Noodles naturally absorb in this chicken noodle soup recipe, so you can easily add more if needed.
