Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Noodles
A warm and satisfying soup packed with tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and chewy noodles for a comforting meal. This comfort food-inspired pasta ready in about 65 minutes pairs (cut into 1-inch cubes) chicken thighs, (sliced) mushrooms, (diced) carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 360 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (cut into 1-inch cubes) chicken thighs
- 12 oz (sliced) mushrooms
- 2 (diced) carrots
- 1 (diced) onion
- 2 stalks (diced) celery
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1.5 cups (cooked) egg noodles
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp (dried) fresh thyme
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: In a large pot, heat 2 tbsp unsalted butter over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 diced carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned. Add 12 oz sliced mushrooms and cook for 3 minutes until tender.
- Step 3: Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth and 1 tsp dried thyme. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Step 4: Stir in 1.5 cups cooked egg noodles and 1/4 cup heavy cream. Cook for 2 minutes until noodles are heated through.
- Step 5: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme leaves.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Noodles take to make?
Total time is about 65 minutes (25 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Noodles?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (sliced) mushrooms from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Noodles?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Noodles for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Hearty Chicken and Mushroom Soup with Noodles?
Comfort Food pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better pasta dishes though.
