Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort with this creamy chicken noodle soup. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a warm, nourishing meal, this dish combines tender chicken, soft egg noodles, and fresh vegetables in a rich and creamy broth. This one-pot wonder not only simplifies cooking but also warms your soul with every spoonful. Ideal for family dinners or meal prepping for busy weeks, this recipe is as customizable as it is delicious. Elevate your dining experience with various serving options and enjoy the heartwarming goodness of homemade soup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1.5–2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 8–10 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 tbsp butter
- ¼ cup flour
- Seasonings (salt, pepper, Sazon con azafran, bay leaves)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté chopped carrots, celery, onion for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and olive oil; cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth while stirring to avoid lumps; simmer for 3-5 minutes.
- Add chicken breasts, Sazon packets, and bay leaves; cover and cook until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Shred the cooked chicken and return to the pot.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle boil; simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions (about 6-8 minutes).
- Stir in fresh parsley before serving and remove bay leaves.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg