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    You are here: Home / Soups + Chili / Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

    Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

    Last Updated March 13, 2023. Published January 1, 2020 By Lorie 34 Comments

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    Chicken noodle soup in bowl.
    Chicken noodle soup in bowl with parsley.
    Rotisserie chicken noodle soup in bowl.

    This thick and hearty Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is going to be your new favorite cozy soup recipe. So simple to toss everything in and allow the rich, flavorful chicken add all of the flavor! Comfort food at it's easiest!

    Chicken noodle soup in bowl with fresh parsley.

    Crazy but true: I am not a big chicken noodle soup fan. However, I made this Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup 3 times over the course of about a month. It's safe to say it is AMAZING.

    You will enjoy it even if you are not sick with a cold (which is the only reason I ever thought chicken noodle soup should be eaten.)

    Why You Will Love This Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup:

    1. It is so so so so simple to make. Everything gets popped into a pot or the slow cooker and it's not much more than that. Ok, so you do have to chop up some veggies, but heck, nowadays you can find soup starters in the frozen section at the grocery so that's even an option!
    2. You can make it stove top or in the slow cooker. Haven't tried it in the Instant Pot just yet, but you at least have a couple options for now. I prefer this rotisserie chicken noodle soup in the slow cooker to give it even more time to absorb flavor, but I did not have any issue in the least with the stove top version.
    3. It is chunky, hearty and bursting with flavor. The reason for all the flavor is that you use rotisserie chicken that is already cooked and seasoned. I grab one at our grocery often and typically make this soup now if I have any leftover. Sometimes I pop the entire thing in. The meat literally falls right off of the bone. And it's so delicious.
    Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup in bowl on top of wood board.

    Recipe Ingredients:

    1. cooked rotisserie chicken: About a two pound chicken should do the trick. If yours is a bit more that's ok. I have tossed it in with ¼ of the chicken already eaten and thought it was fine as well. I throw the entire thing in, bones and all. Typically I pull of the breast meat and shred it, but everything else I keep on the bone. If you don't want a lot of hassle with pulling bones out, you can just throw the thigh and wing bones in or something along those terms. I have done that as well when I am feeling extra lazy.
    2. chicken broth: technically you could use water since you are almost making your own bone broth. But I am not one to ever say no to more flavor so I opted for broth instead.
    3. celery
    4. carrots: whatever this recipe says, know that I almost always double the amount. I am a sucker for broth soaked carrots. I pick them out all the time for myself. Like the person who picks out the cookie chunks in the cookie dough ice cream, only very very very different actually.
    5. onion: I use a yellow onion.
    6. seasonings: I use a combo of thyme, parsley and oregano. This hits the nail for me. The rotisserie chicken we usually get doesn't have too crazy of seasoning so this is the right balance.
    7. bay leaf: If we are being transparent, I always add a bay leaf to my soup but also don't know a thing about them.
    8. corn starch: one of the main reasons I think I have never liked Chicken Noodle Soup that much is because I am not super big on broth. I find it to be too thin. The addition of some corn starch adds a nice thickness to the broth.
    9. pasta: I use rotini, regular pasta. I have not tried this recipe with any other aside from regular and whole wheat. If you are using another type, such as a rice pasta or another gluten free option, you will probably be better off cooking the pasta separately and then adding it to the soup. I am not certain of the cook times of those pastas either.

    Recipe Notes:

    • Biggest thing for this soup: DO NOT OVERCOOK THE PASTA. You can add pre-cooked pasta to the soup if you desire instead of adding it in dry. You do NOT want to overcook the pasta or it will disintegrate or become very mushy. Make sure you are adding dry pasta very close to the time you plan to serve the rotisserie chicken noodle soup.
    • Be careful when eating this chicken noodle soup as there may be a few stray bones from the chicken. If you are feeding the kiddos, check their soup before serving. The bones can be a slight nuisance, but the rich and delicious flavor you get makes it so worth it to me.
    • This soup is pretty thick, even with 12 cups of broth since some gets absorbed into the pasta. Have some extra on stand-by if you want to thin it out a little.
    • Need something delicious to pair this rotisserie chicken noodle soup with? Try this Havarti Grilled Cheese with Avocado and Baby Arugula. My personal FAVORITE!

    Storage Tips for this Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup:

    This simple rotisserie chicken noodle soup stores well for about 4-5 days in an air tight container in the refrigerator. Warm it up stove top or in the microwave when ready to serve.

    If you plan to freeze this soup, it is better to freeze it without the noodles. The noodles can get very mushy if you freeze it with them. You can just toss in some cooked pasta when you thaw it instead.

    This is not to say that you can't freeze the soup with the noodles, just note, the noodle texture will not be great when thawed and reheated.

    Chicken Noodle Soup in bowl with chunks of carrot, celery and more.

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    Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

    This thick and hearty Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe is going to be your new favorite cozy soup recipe. So simple to toss everything in and allow the rich, flavorful chicken add all of the flavor! Comfort food at it's easiest!
    5 from 29 votes
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    Course: Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 316kcal
    Author: Lorie Yarro

    Ingredients 

    • 1 rotisserie chicken (fully cooked, 2-2 ½ pounds) (still on bone)
    • 12 c chicken broth
    • 4 celery stalks, chopped
    • 4-5 carrots, sliced
    • 1 onion, diced
    • 2 c dry pasta
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 2 teaspoon parsley (dried)
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • ½ teaspoon thyme
    • 1 bay leaf
    • ¼ c corn starch (can use arrow root powder)
    • 1 tsp cracked pepper
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 T olive oil (for stove top)

    Instructions

    For Stove Top:

    • Chop vegetables. Pull off the chicken breast meat and shred if desired. Heat olive oil over medium high heat in a large pot. Add celery, carrots and onion and saute until onions become translucent. Add in broth, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, oregano, parsley, and chicken (including the whole chicken carcass.)
    • Turn heat to medium low and allow soup to come to a low boil for about 30 minutes or until carrots are fully softened. At this time, it is easiest to remove the chicken bones (I use a set of tongs to get the pieces of it out.
    • When bones are removed, add in dry pasta and allow to cook for about 15 minutes, until al dente. Pour about 1 ½-2 cups of the soup into a small bowl and whisk in the corn starch until dissolved. Add this mixture back into the soup and stir to fully combine.
    • Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    For Slow Cooker:

    • Add all ingredients into the slow cooker except the pasta and the corn starch.
    • Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours. Remove the bones before adding the pasta. Add dry pasta and allow to cook until al dente, about 15-20 minutes (this will vary based on your crock pot and the type of pasta, so keep an eye on it.)
    • Pour about 1 ½ - 2 cups of the soup into a small bowl and whisk in the corn starch until dissolved. Add this mixture back into the soup and stir to fully combine.
    • Enjoy! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.

    Notes

    • Biggest thing for this soup: DO NOT OVERCOOK THE PASTA. You can add pre-cooked pasta to the soup if you desire instead of adding it in dry. You do NOT want to overcook the pasta or it will disintegrate or become very mushy. Make sure you are adding dry pasta very close to the time you plan to serve the rotisserie chicken noodle soup.
    • Be careful when eating this chicken noodle soup as there may be a few stray bones from the chicken. If you are feeding the kiddos, check their soup before serving. The bones can be a slight nuisance, but the rich and delicious flavor you get makes it so worth it to me.
    • This soup is pretty thick, even with 12 cups of broth since some gets absorbed into the pasta. Have some extra on stand-by if you want to thin it out a little.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 316kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 101mg | Sodium: 663mg | Potassium: 801mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5125IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Comments

    1. Susan L says

      March 09, 2023 at 4:59 pm

      5 stars
      This is a very good soup and easy to make !! I printed it and filed in my favorites recipe box!!!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        March 10, 2023 at 1:45 pm

        Love to hear this so much! We love this one as well!

        Reply
    2. Donna Daylor says

      February 26, 2023 at 7:48 am

      I enjoyed this recipe and will make it again. To avoid bones and/or gristle in my soup, I wrapped my chicken in cheesecloth and tied both ends and it worked like a charm. When I took unwrapped the chicken, the meat fell off the bones; easy, peasy!

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        February 28, 2023 at 11:41 am

        Amazing tip, Donna! Thanks so so much for sharing!

        Reply
    3. Yvonne says

      February 20, 2023 at 7:53 pm

      5 stars
      Wednesday it will be snow in the Rocky Mountains. I will be making it. I’ll let you know how it turned out delicious

      Reply
    4. JerzeyMurphy says

      January 13, 2023 at 9:21 am

      5 stars
      "...I always add a bay leaf to my soup but also don't know a thing about them." You are my new favorite.

      Reply
      • JerzeyMurphy says

        January 13, 2023 at 9:36 am

        5 stars
        Also...it's a very delicious and very easy recipe.

        Reply
        • Lorie says

          January 17, 2023 at 10:35 am

          Love to hear this!

          Reply
      • Lorie says

        January 17, 2023 at 10:34 am

        Awwww, you have made my day for sure!!

        Reply
    5. Isabel says

      November 16, 2022 at 10:04 pm

      5 stars
      Very easy to make and it's delicious! Husband loves chicken noodle soup and this one did not disappoint. The soup is paced full of flavor. We'll definitely be making this one again.

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        November 17, 2022 at 10:22 am

        Wonderful to hear Isabel! So glad it was approved by the husband!

        Reply
    6. Nicole says

      July 11, 2022 at 9:56 pm

      I used a lemon pepper rotisserie chicken, took off the breast meat and cooked with the rest of meat, carcass, and skin and it’s probably the best soup I’ve ever tasted. I’ve been super sick and unable to keep anything down tonight so I figured I’ll make soup so it’s nothing too crazy on my stomach. I was feeling creative and hungry after not eating for a few days so I added some more veggies and potato to bulk it up a bit, I also added some saffron threads for color and a little fancy taste. Sooo good. Would have been just as delicious with the recipe as is, but I had to be extra lol

      Reply
      • Lorie says

        July 14, 2022 at 12:47 pm

        You can be as extra as you like in my opinion, Nicole! Hope you are feeling better!

        Reply
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