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Easy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup (30-Minute Recipe)

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A quick and comforting chicken noodle soup made with rotisserie chicken, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights when you need a warm, satisfying meal fast.

Ingredients

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  • 1 rotisserie chicken (about 2–3 lbs)
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds (about 1½ cups)
  • 3 celery stalks, sliced (about 1 cup)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 8 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pull all the meat off the rotisserie chicken. Separate the breast meat, thigh meat, and leg meat into a bowl. Set aside. Keep the bones and skin.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent and the vegetables start to soften.
  3. Toss in the minced garlic, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Cook for another minute until the garlic is fragrant.
  4. Pour in the 8 cups of chicken broth. Add the salt and pepper. Drop the chicken bones and skin into the broth. Let everything come to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it bubble gently for 10 minutes.
  5. After 10 minutes, use tongs to carefully fish out the bones and skin. Discard them.
  6. Bring the broth back to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to package directions — usually about 6-8 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  7. Once the noodles are cooked, reduce the heat to low. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken. Let it warm through for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Remove the pot from heat. Stir in the lemon juice and fresh parsley. Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
  9. Serve immediately.

Notes

For the best texture, cook noodles separately if making ahead to avoid mushiness. The bone-simmering step adds depth of flavor. Adjust salt gradually as rotisserie chicken and broth vary in sodium. A squeeze of lemon at the end brightens the soup.

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Keywords: chicken noodle soup, rotisserie chicken, quick soup, 30-minute meal, weeknight dinner, comfort food

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