Nurse's Restorative Chicken Noodle Soup

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A comforting bowl of tender chicken, carrots, celery, and egg noodles in a savory broth, perfect for soothing the soul. This american-inspired soups ready in about 55 minutes pairs Chicken breasts, Chicken broth, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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, diced Chicken breasts
• 4 cups Chicken broth
• 2, peeled and diced (1/2-inch) Carrots
• 2, diced (1/2-inch) Celery stalks
• 1, diced Yellow onion
• 2, minced Garlic cloves
• 2 oz Egg noodles
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 2 tbsp, chopped Fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb diced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, 1 diced yellow onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pot. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent.
3. Step 3: Return browned chicken to pot. Add 4 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 1/2 tsp dried thyme. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 2 oz egg noodles and cook for 8-10 minutes until tender. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, and serve hot.