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All you need is a rotisserie chicken and a few pantry staples, to make this comforting soup for your family.

Rotisserie chicken is my favorite shortcut for weeknight meals my family loves, and this chicken noodle soup is at the top of our list.

large pot of rotisserie chicken noodle soup with a ladle in it

Chicken Noodle Soup with Rotisserie Chicken

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I almost always pick up a rotisserie chicken at the beginning of the week because I know it’ll save me time later. One of my favorite ways to use it is in this chicken noodle soup. It cuts the cooking time nearly in half, but you still end up with the same flavorful broth, tender vegetables, and comforting noodles you’d expect from a classic homemade soup.

Ingredients

Rotisserie chicken: skin removed and meat shredded. One chicken will yield up to 4 cups of meat, so you only need half.
Vegetables: carrots, onions, celery, and garlic- the classic chicken soup veggies and aromatics.
Herbs: thyme, parsley, and bay leaf.
Chicken broth: homemade or store-bought.
Noodles: egg noodles are the classic, but you can also use spaghetti.

How to Make Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Sauté and simmer.
In a large soup pot, sauté the veggies in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add the seasonings, broth, and water. Bring the soup to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
Add the noodles and chicken.
The chicken should be shredded or chopped. It’s already cooked, so you’re just heating it up and adding moisture back into the meat for about 10 minutes until the pasta is tender.

side by side image of making rotisserie chicken noodle soup. on left sauteeing the veggies on the right, added the noodles, soup, and about to add the chicken

Serve.
Ladle the soup into bowls. Serve it with crusty bread or your favorite sides.

How to Prevent Soggy Noodles

While some recipes suggest cooking the noodles separately, that means extra work and more cleanup. Instead, I add the noodles when the soup is almost done, cook them for 10 minutes, and serve the soup before they get soggy.

Recipe Swaps for Chicken Noodle Soup

Classic chicken noodle soup is a blank canvas to which you can add different vegetables or seasonings and still keep it delicious. While we skip the usual chicken breasts for a rotisserie chicken in this recipe, you can use other yummy swaps to make this soup all your own.

Want to use shallots instead of onions or add potatoes instead of pasta? Go for it- this is your time to shine. Here are more ingredient swaps for this rotisserie chicken noodle soup:

Vegetables
Adding vegetables like diced zucchini, cauliflower, peas, corn, potatoes, and broccoli is a great way to stretch this soup for days or replace any veggies you don’t like. You can also stir in chopped spinach at the last minute to add more fiber and greens.

Beans
A can of Cannellini, Great Northern, and chickpeas beans would be another way to add more protein and fiber to this soup. Keep in mind; beans contain a lot of starch, so you might need a little more liquid, about 1 cup of chicken broth, to balance it all out.

Pasta
Have a gluten allergy? Swap regular pasta for your favorite brown rice pasta or chickpea pasta. I recommend using shelled varieties since they won’t fall apart when cooking, and their shape holds more broth, making each bite more flavorful.

Herbs
The thyme, parsley, and bay leaf are basic aromatics for chicken soups, but 1 ½ teaspoons of Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence would add a delicious and earthy note to this recipe.

Spice
You can add Sriracha and make this spicy chicken noodle soup for a kick of heat!

two bowls of rotisserie chicken noodle soup next to a large pot of soup

More Ways to Make This Recipe
Turkey Noodle Soup | Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup

If you’re on a cozy soup kick, this chicken stew or the creamy chicken noodle soup will hit the spot and can be made with rotisserie chicken for an equally convenient and delicious meal.

How to Store Leftovers

Allow the rotisserie chicken soup leftovers to cool to room temperature before placing them in an airtight container. You can keep this soup in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Can You Freeze Chicken Noodle Soup?

Freezing leftovers is fine as long as you don’t mind the pasta’s texture softening or becoming mushy from sitting in the liquid. Reheating it on the stovetop over low heat works best to avoid the microwave’s high heat from overcooking the pasta.

Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 35

All you need is a rotisserie chicken and a few pantry staples, to make this comforting soup for your family.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 large carrots, peeled and chopped
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 ribs celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried thyme*
1 teaspoon dried parsley*
1 bay leaf
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth or stock
1 cup water
2 cups egg noodles, uncooked
2-3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded

Instructions

In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, onions, celery, and garlic, sauté for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
Add the seasonings, broth, and water. Bring the soup to a boil before reducing the heat and simmering for 15 minutes.
Stir in the pasta and shredded chicken and cook for 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.