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Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute

Published: Dec 13, 2020 · Updated: Jul 7, 2023 by Laura Fuentes · This post may contain affiliate links

An easy cream of chicken substitute that's made with real ingredients and adds delicious flavor to our favorite soups and casseroles. 
4.94 from 15 votes
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Try using this cream of chicken substitute for all your favorite recipes. It’s made with just a few ingredients and adds that delicious creamy flavor to your favorite soups and casseroles. Use it the same way you’d use the can! Watch how easy this is to make.

A lot of side dishes and dinner ideas call for canned cream of chicken soup. This version has the perfect consistency without artificial flavors, preservatives, or mystery ingredients. After trying this recipe, you won’t want to use anything else.

Can You Make Cream of Chicken Soup from Scratch

Homemade cream of chicken soup only takes a few minutes to make and tastes much better than anything from a can. This recipe uses chicken bouillon paste for a more robust flavor and cream cheese for a creamy, smooth texture.

And personally, homemade cream of chicken soup is much more pleasant to stir into a casserole than the canned stuff- but that’s just me.

cream of chicken soup in a bowl

How to Substitute Cream of Chicken Soup in Recipes

You can use this cream of chicken soup directly from the stovetop while it’s still hot or make it ahead of time and refrigerate until you’re ready to stir it into a recipe. As it cools, it will thicken but will still easily combine and cook with the rest of the ingredients.

If making a slow cooker dish with cream of soup- stir it in during the final 30 minutes of cooking.

Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute Ratios

This recipe yields about 1 ½ cups, which is two tablespoons more than the amount in a standard 10-ounce can of cream of chicken.

cream of chicken soup in a bowl with greenery on top

Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute Ingredients

It doesn’t take much to whisk up a batch of cream of chicken soup, and you can even double or triple the recipe. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Chicken bouillon paste
  • Milk
  • Cream cheese
  • Poultry seasoning

Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup

Instead of flour, this soup uses cream cheese to bind the ingredients and create that velvety smooth consistency. It’s a perfect, gluten-free option that adds better flavor and won’t become a congealed blob when cooled.

How to Make Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute

If you can stir stuff on the stovetop, then you can make cream of chicken soup at home. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Combine the Ingredients
    In a medium saucepan, stir the milk, chicken bouillon, cream cheese, and poultry seasoning over medium heat.
  2. Whisk
    As the cream cheese melts, gently whisk until all the ingredients are combined and thickened. Remove from heat, and it’s ready to use!

Can This Recipe Be Substituted for Cream of Mushroom Soup?

As long as cream of chicken soup will go with the rest of the recipe’s ingredients, you can swap it for cream of mushroom soup in any dish. 

However, if you really wanted to use cream of mushroom soup but can’t find a can in the pantry, I also have a recipe for cream of mushroom soup substitute that uses only 4 ingredients, including fresh mushrooms. 

overhead view of cream of chicken soup in a bowl

Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute

Laura Fuentes
An easy cream of chicken substitute that’s made with real ingredients and adds delicious flavor to our favorite soups and casseroles. 
4.94 from 15 votes
Servings 3 servings
Cook Time 8 minutes mins
Total Time 8 minutes mins
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 ½ teaspoons chicken bouillon paste
  • 1 cup milk
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning or ¼ teaspoon thyme + ¼ teaspoon dried sage

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the milk, chicken bouillon, cream cheese, and seasoning. Whisk until the mixture is cohesive and thickened.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cupCalories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 179mgPotassium: 234mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 393IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 171mgIron: 0.3mg
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  1. Anna G

    February 04, 2021 at 9:16 pm

    4 stars
    I have had to omit alot of the foods I used to cook because my husband is on a strict low sodium diet . The other night I was watching a woman cook her special Chicken and dumplings which looked really good but the the ingredients came out and a can of cream of chicken was listed . Unfortunately cream of chicken is loaded with salt so it a no no . Which is why I looked up cream of chicken substitute . Yours sounds amazing !!
    Cannot wait to try it . Thank You !

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    • Laura Fuentes

      February 08, 2021 at 2:57 pm

      Glad you found it helpful, Anna!

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