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My Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup recipe is the best homemade chicken noodle soup you will ever try! It’s a healthy chicken noodle soup that’s hearty, comforting, and easy to make, too.
Forget chicken noodle soup in a can: you will want to make this Chick-fil-A soup all the time! It’s so easy and so delicious, too.
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Amazing easy recipe taste just like Chik Fil A chicken noodle soup but even better!
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Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe
There is almost nothing better in the world than the smell of chicken noodle soup from scratch bubbling away on the stovetop. The aroma of the garlic and onions sauteing in the skillet, the smell of the chicken as it cooks slowly over the course of a few hours, and the scent of savory spices as you add them to the pan… it’s irresistible!
My Chick-fil-A Chicken Soup recipe is the stuff that soup dreams are made of. It’s an old-fashioned chicken noodle soup that will make you nostalgic. It actually reminds me of the homemade chicken noodle soup with egg noodles that my Grandma made when I was young.
It’s a savory, comforting, and healthy soup recipe. You simply cannot beat a warming soup made entirely from scratch!
The best thing about this recipe is that it’s so easy! No fancy techniques are required to prepare a soup that tastes JUST like the famous Chick-fil-A recipe.
I followed this recipe and it was delicious! Just what we needed when we were all down with head colds during crappy weather. Super yummy. Will definitely make again to take to other families who are under the weather.
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Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup Ingredients
- olive oil
- Onion
- Celery Stalks
- Carrots
- Garlic Cloves
- Water
- Whole Chicken
- Chicken Bouillon Cubes
- Bay Leaves
- Fresh Parsley
- Egg Noodles
- Salt and Pepper to taste
The key to any good soup is simple, fresh ingredients. The chicken soup seasoning is kept simple, using only salt and pepper and fresh herbs. Aromatics such as garlic and onions provide excellent flavor and vegetables like carrots make it healthy and hearty while adding a little sweetness.
Our Chick-fil-A soup uses a whole chicken, and this means that the broth is out of this world. A slowly simmered chicken creates a broth that’s rich, decadent, and totally flavorful. This is one of our favorite Dinner Ideas.
You can use shredded chicken as well, if you like.
How to Make Chicken Noodle Soup
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and 1 onion. Dice 4 stalks of celery and 4 large carrots.
- Heat 3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pan. Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots along with a pinch of salt and pepper and saute until soft (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add 12 cups of water and 1 whole chicken to the pot (make sure there is enough water to cover the chicken) and bring to a boil.
- Once the water reaches a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
- After the soup has simmered for 2 hours, remove the chicken and let cool enough to touch. Remove the meat from the chicken, discarding the skin, bones, and cartilage. Return the chicken meat to the soup.
- Once you add the chicken back to the soup, add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 2 Bay leaves, and 4 Tbsp. of parsley. Bring soup to a boil once again.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to simmer and add 2 ½ cups of egg noodles. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
Chicken Noodle Soup FAQs
You can make chicken noodle soup using 4 chicken breasts. It is amazing this way, too!
I love using egg noodles or spiral noodles. They are both perfect for making this soup.
For more tips on cooking the best chicken recipes, check out my Chicken Temperature Chart complete with a cooking guide!
Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup Reviews
Made it!!! It was soooo good!!! Defiantly will be making again ❤️
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Thank you!! Made it for my mother she loved it.
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Made this for my dad who was sick he loved it, thank you so much for the recipe!!
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📋 Recipe
Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 onion
- 4 celery stalks
- 4 large carrots
- 12 cups water
- 1 whole chicken about 5-6 lbs.
- 2 chicken bouillon cubes
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 Tbsp. fresh parsley
- 2 ½ cups egg noodles
- ¼ tsp. salt adjust to taste
- ¼ tsp. pepper adjust to taste
See our Cooking Conversions Chart for help converting measurements!
Instructions
- Mince 3 cloves of garlic and 1 onion. Dice 4 stalks of celery and 4 large carrots.
- Heat 3 Tbsp. of olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed soup pan or Dutch oven. Add the garlic, onions, celery, and carrots along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Saute until softened (about 5-6 minutes).
- Add 12 cups of water and 1 whole chicken to the soup pan (making sure the water covers the chicken). Bring the soup to a boil.
- Once the soup is boiling, reduce heat to low and simmer for 2 hours. After 2 hours and the chicken is full cooked remove the chicken from the pan and allow to cool enough to touch.
- Remove the meat from the chicken. Discard the bones, cartilage, and skin. Return the chicken meat to the soup pot.
- Add 2 chicken bouillon cubes, 2 bay leaves, and 4 Tbsp. of parsley to the pot. Bring the soup to a boil once again.
- Once the soup is boiling, reduce to low and add 2 ½ cups of egg noodles. Simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- Add more salt and pepper to the soup if needed before serving.
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Notes
- A 5-6 lb. chicken works great for this recipe. Be sure to remove the skin, bones, and cartilage before serving this soup.
Sean says
If I use chicken breasts should I substitute chicken broth for water or will the water be OK. Thanks!
Em Beitel says
Hi Sean! Thank you for your question! You can do half and half water/chicken broth since the bones will not flavor the soup.
Shekia R says
Made this soup last night for my sister with a head cold. In a pinch I had to use chicken breasts, but my Lord!!! It is amazing. She said it’s um um good…better than Campbells lol. Thank you for the great recipe. I’ll make it often and share it with even more sick ones. Much light and love!!
Em Beitel says
Thank you so much for sharing with us, Shekia! That is awesome!!
Nan says
If you use chicken breasts, how many and how long to cook them?
Em Beitel says
Hi Nan! You can use 4 chicken breasts and the cook time should be the same. Do half and half water/chicken broth since the bones will not flavor the soup. Thank you!
NANCY says
Can you use rotelle noodles with this recipe?
Em Beitel says
Hi Nancy! Definitely – use whichever noodles you like best! Thank you for your question!
B Bourland says
To make this a little more like the thick broth in chick fil a’s soup I put 2 cups less water and added a bouillon cube during the 2 hour simmering step.
Em Beitel says
That’s a great tip! Thank you for sharing!
Courtney says
How long can this be stored for? Also, can it be frozen??
Em Beitel says
Hi Courtney! You can store it for 3-4 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator and yes, you can freeze it without the noodles. Let it cool, then pour it into freezer-safe containers (with at least half an inch of space at the top to account for liquid expansion), label with the date, and store for up to 3 months.
Alma Lynn Breitfeld says
If I use skinless breasts will the soup broth not taste as good because it won’t have the fat that is under the skin? Will the broth not be as thick?
Em Beitel says
Hi Alma! Using skinless breasts should be fine. Using a whole chicken definitely does add more fat and flavor to the soup, but it will still be delicious using chicken breasts. However, if you’re using chicken breasts, use 6 cups water + 6 cups chicken broth (instead of just water) since the bones will not flavor the soup.
Penny says
Made this tonight. It was delicious! Will definitely make this again. Next time I’ll boil the noodles separately and keep them on the side so I can freeze the leftovers.
Em Beitel says
That is awesome, Penny! We’re so glad you enjoyed it – thank you for your comment!