Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup

This copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup is so delicious and easy to make right at home. A family favorite any time of the year that is great for meal prep! My family tells me it tastes even better than the restaurant.

Chicken noodle soup is one of my favorite lunch recipes for a cozy and comforting meal. I often find myself driving through and grabbing it from Chick-fil-A when I’m out running errands and short on time. A few months ago, I figured why not crack the code on the this copycat Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup recipe myself, and let me tell you, my version is so delicious.

The key is using both chicken stock as well as chicken bouillon to really enhance the flavor. I also tend to buy a rotisserie chicken to cut down on prep time. Made in one pot in under an hour, it’s really a dream soup recipe! Serve with my Southern Cornbread or Jalapeno Cheese Bread for a great combination.

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• 10 ingredient soup recipe. With an easy shopping list, this comforting soup will come together in no time.
• Easy to customize. Add in other vegetables as well as spices to the chicken noodle soup to make it your own.
• Great for meal prep or making a big batch for a busy week. No matter the time of year, I always make a large pot of this soup about once a month to keep in the freezer for a weeknight dinner in a pinch!

Ingredients

Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below

• Salted butter: The fat for sauteeing the vegetables.
• Onion, celery, carrots: Veggie base that adds lots of aromatic flavor.
• Garlic cloves: Infuses every bite with rich garlic.
• Chicken broth: Cozy and comforting in every spoonful.
• Roasted chicken better than bouillon base: Adds even more chicken broth richness.
• Egg noodles: The classic noodle we love in chicken noodle soup.
• Shredded chicken: Protein, use rotisserie chicken for ease.
• Lemon juice: Add a spoonful add the end to brighten all of the flavors.

Tools You’ll Need

• Medium Saucepan
• Whisk
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Liquid Measuring Cups
• Cutting Board
• Chef’s Knife

How to Make chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup

1. In a medium pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots. Cook 5–6 minutes until very soft, not browned.

2. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds.
3. Pour in chicken broth. Add bouillon, salt, and black pepper or white pepper (if desired). Bring to a gentle boil.

4. Add egg noodles and simmer until just tender, about 7–8 minutes.

5. Stir in chicken. Simmer on low 15-20 minutes. 

6. Stir in lemon juice. Taste and adjust salt before serving.

expert tips

• Make sure you soften the vegetables, but don’t brown them. You just want to help release their flavors into the base of the soup.
• Add chicken broth and bouillon for an extra flavorful broth. By adding both you are really boosting the flavor in each sip.
• Seasonings to add. Enhance chicken noodle soup with classic herbs like 
  thyme, rosemary, sage, and parsley. For added depth and brightness, incorporate bay leaves, black pepper, or turmeric for color.
• A great recipe for leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken. Dice or shred the chicken with you hand mixer for ease to keep the prep time of this Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup to less than 10 minutes!
• Add other veggies. You can easily customize by adding other vegetables like corn, baby spinach, bell pepper, and more!

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until warmed through for a couple of minutes.

This copycat chicken noodle soup also freezes well for up to 2 months. Simply thaw it overnight in the fridge and reheat according to the instructions above.

You can easily make this ahead of time also, just don’t add the egg noodles until you are ready to serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

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