This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup recipe is the best choice for helping anyone get over a cold, flu, or virus. Not only is it hearty and healthy, it is super easy to make. I love simple and semi-homemade recipes, and this one is a great choice for anyone who likes homemade without hours of slaving over the stove.
To make the Easy Chicken Noodle Recipe, you will need the following ingredients: chicken breast, frozen mixed veggies or carrots, bouillon cubes, water, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and dried pasta like spaghetti or rotini.
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How To Make This Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Saute the chicken and carrots (or mixed veggies) over medium-high heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
While the chicken and carrots (or mixed veggies) are cooking, dissolve the 3 bouillon cubes into 1 cup of hot water.
Add the 1 cup of chicken broth you just made with the cubes, 4 cups of water, seasonings, and the pasta to the chicken and carrots, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
Your soup is ready in about 15 minutes! Who has time to wait all day for a homemade soup to simmer when you are sick!
Tips & Tricks to Making An Easy Semi-homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
- One great way to make recipes like this even faster is to batch cook chicken and freeze in 2 cup portions.
- Using a rotisserie chicken or frozen grilled chicken from Tyson will have your dinner ready even faster!
- This 15-minute easy chicken noodle soup recipe freezes great! If stored in an airtight container, it will easily last 6 months in the freezer.
- You can also prepare everything but the pasta in this and freeze it in well-labeled containers or bags for use later. All you would have to do is thaw overnight in the refrigerator, toss into a stockpot and add your pasta.
- I label all my freezer meals with a Brother Label Maker. It holds up well to the conditions of the freezer and pulls off easily.
- I also love my Reddi-tainers for freezer meals. They are dishwasher safe, microwave safe, and I don’t feel bad when my kids lose them at school!
Common Questions About Making Chicken Noodle Soup
Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about chicken noodle soup:
How do you make easy chicken soup?
Using precooked chicken or a rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables makes chicken soup come together in a hurry.
Can I make chicken noodle soup with spaghetti?
Certainly! The type of noodle isn’t a big deal; just remember, for a quick dinner, the thinner your noodles, the better.
How do I add flavor to chicken soup?
Chicken bouillon and spices like the Italian seasoning used in this recipe add a punch of flavor with very little work.
5 Ideas To Eat With Chicken Noodle Soup
- Cheddar Beer Bread
- Most Amazing 3 Ingredient Biscuits
- Onion & Bacon Cornbread Recipe
- Homemade Biscuits
- French Bread Dinner Rolls
- Homemade Bread
- Simple Green Salad
Other Warm You Up Soup Recipes To Make
- Slow Cook French Onion Soup with Guinness
- Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
- Macaroni and Cheese Soup
- Easy Broccoli and Cheese Soup
- Tomato Soup with Roasted Red Peppers
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Semi-homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
The basic ingredients, seasonings, and rich chicken broth of this easy chicken noodle soup are just what the doctor ordered.
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15 Minute Easy Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 1 boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
- 1 16 oz. bag of frozen carrots or mixed veggies, this is a 15minute recipe, they cook faster!
- 3 chicken bouillon cubes
- 5 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Italian Blend seasoning
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- Pepper, I do not add salt because the bouillon cubes provide that
- About 6oz dried pasta, I usually use rotini or spaghetti noodles
Instructions
- Saute the chicken and carrots over medium high heat until cooked through, about 5 minutes
- While the chicken and carrots are cooking, dissolve the 3 bouillon cubes into 1 cup of hot water
- Add the 1 cup of chicken broth you just made with the cubes, 4 cups of water, seasonings and the pasta to the chicken and carrots, bring to a boil and reduce to simmer.
- Your soup is ready in about 15 minutes! Who has time to wait all day for a homemade soup to simmer when you are sick!