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This copycat Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup is the cozy cup you order on a cold day: tender carrots and celery in a golden broth with wide egg noodles and plenty of shredded chicken. It's ready in 45 minutes in one pot.
How Do You Make Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup? (Quick Answer)
Soften diced carrots, celery and onion in butter, add 8 cups chicken broth with thyme and a bay leaf and simmer for 10 minutes. Add 4 ounces of wide egg noodles for 6 to 7 minutes, then stir in 3 cups shredded chicken, season and serve.
At a glance
The one tip that matters: Use a rotisserie chicken. It saves time and adds a deeper roasted flavor to the broth.
Why You'll Love This Soup
- One pot easy weeknight cleanup.
- Lots of chicken 3 full cups in every pot.
- Sick day comfort mild, warm and soothing.
- Freezer friendly freeze the broth without noodles.
- Kid approved soft noodles and simple flavor.
What Is Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup?
It's a classic chicken noodle soup on the Chick-fil-A menu, with shredded chicken, egg noodles, carrots and celery in a light broth.
This homemade version takes 45 minutes and tastes just as comforting, with more chicken in every bowl.
Ingredient Notes
Exact amounts are in the recipe card below.
- Egg noodles: wide noodles give that classic soft bite.
- Cooked chicken: rotisserie or leftover chicken works well.
- Carrots, celery and onion: the base of the broth.
- Thyme and bay leaf: a gentle herb flavor.
Step-by-Step Photos
Here's how it comes together. Exact amounts, times and temperatures are in the recipe card below.
Tips for Success
- Low sodium broth. You control the salt and the chicken flavor comes through.
- Cook noodles last. Add them just before serving so they stay springy.
- Leftover plan. If you'll have leftovers, cook the noodles separately and add them to each bowl.
- Rotisserie chicken. One bird gives you about 3 cups of meat.
- Brighten it. A squeeze of lemon at the end lifts the flavor.
- At our table. Lucy calls this her get better soup and asks for extra noodles every time.
Chick-fil-A Chicken Noodle Soup
6
servings15
minutes30
minutes260
kcal45
minutesA copycat Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup: diced carrots, celery and onion softened in butter, simmered in golden chicken broth with thyme, then finished with wide egg noodles and shredded cooked chicken. Serves 6.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 medium carrots, diced
2 ribs celery ribs, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 leaf bay leaf
4 ounces (about 3 cups) wide egg noodles
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
to taste kosher salt and black pepper
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Directions
- Melt the butter in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the carrots, celery and onion and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring often, until softened. Add the garlic for the last minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, add the thyme and bay leaf and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 10 minutes so the vegetables are tender.
- Bring the soup back to a gentle boil and drop in the egg noodles. Cook for 6 to 7 minutes, until tender.
- Stir in the shredded chicken and simmer for 2 minutes to heat through. Remove the bay leaf, season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with parsley and serve.
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Storage
Keep the soup covered in the fridge for up to 4 days. The noodles soak up broth, so add a splash more when reheating.
More Chick-fil-A Copycats
Pair it with my Chick-fil-A nuggets or mac and cheese, or try my Panera broccoli cheddar soup next. See all my Chick-fil-A recipes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is in Chick-fil-A chicken noodle soup?
It has shredded chicken, egg noodles, carrots and celery in chicken broth. This copycat adds onion, garlic and thyme for flavor.
Can I use raw chicken?
Yes. Simmer 1 1/2 pounds of boneless chicken breasts or thighs in the broth for 15 to 20 minutes, until 165°F inside, then shred and return to the pot.
How do I keep the noodles from getting soggy?
Cook them separately and add to each bowl, or add them just before serving.
Can I freeze chicken noodle soup?
Yes. Freeze the soup without noodles for up to 3 months, then cook fresh noodles when you reheat it.
What goes with this soup?
Try it with my <a href="https://recipefairy.com/chick-fil-a-kale-salad/">Chick-fil-A kale salad</a> or a grilled cheese sandwich.
