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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup for One

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One pot and twenty minutes are all you need to make this quick and easy chicken noodle soup for one.

Photo of chicken noodle soup for one in a white bowl with a spoon.

Heya, I have another recipe for one for you today. When I started posting these single-serving recipes with my Scalloped Potatoes for One, I wasn’t sure how much of a demand there would be for them because I know lots of people don’t like cooking for just themselves, but that post has been pretty popular, and so has my Mac and Cheese for One, so clearly I’m not the only one who doesn’t mind cooking for just myself!

See Also: Tomato Soup for One or Two

Today I’m sharing Chicken Noodle Soup for One, and I know, I know, it’s the first day of spring (happy first day of spring!!) and soup weather is almost over but, 1) It’s still chilly(ish) out—soup is totally still called for 2) I like soup all year round, and 3) I didn’t want to wait for winter to roll ’round again to share this with you, because I love it.

Photo of spoonful of chicken noodle soup for one.

This soup is super fast, super easy, and perfect if you:

  • You have extra cooked chicken sitting around.
  • You need an easy and warming lunch/dinner.
  • Hate soggy leftover noodles/the canned stuff.

Photo of the ingredients for chicken noodle soup for one on a cutting board.

And real talk, nothing beats the type of chicken soup that takes four hours to make and starts with an entire raw chicken, but this easy version for one takes about twenty minutes, doesn’t require you to dismantle a dead bird AND totally hits the chicken soup spot, so when I’m craving some chicken soup for lunch, this is totally the version I’m going for.

The soup you see in photos used cubed chicken and carrots and celery because that’s what I usually have around, but go nuts.

Use shredded leftover rotisserie chicken, toss some corn in there, chop up some parsnips and make it a party. Make the chicken soup that’s in your heart. 😉

Close up image of chicken noodle soup for one in a white bowl.

I also included instructions in the recipe notes for my favorite way to cook chicken for soup if you don’t have any cooked chicken already on hand. It’s the same method from my How to Cook Shredded Chicken and How to Cook Chicken Breasts for Recipes posts, so if you want to see step-by-step walkthroughs, you can click on through and see it there.

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Easy Chicken Noodle Soup for One

Chicken Noodle Soup for One

One pot and twenty minutes is all you need to make this quick and easy chicken noodle soup for one!
5 from 7 votes
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings (Hover or Click to Change Yield): 1
Calories: 358kcal
Author: Tracy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (1 14-ounce can) chicken broth
  • 1 medium carrot sliced 1/2-inch
  • 1 medium celery rib sliced 1/2-inch
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 3/4 cup egg noodles
  • 3/4 cup (3oz) diced or shredded cooked chicken
  • 1/8 teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • 1/8 teaspoon basil
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  • In a medium pot (with a lid), combine vegetables and chicken broth. Cover and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes. 
  • Add noodles, chicken, and spices. Re-cover and cook according to noodle package instructions, until noodles are al dente. If broth level looks low, add 1/4 to 3/4 cup of filtered water. Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

If starting with uncooked boneless skinless chicken breast:
Sprinkle both sides of your chicken with salt and pepper.
Heat your soup pot over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray or drizzle on a bit of your favorite cooking oil. Once hot, add chicken to the pan and cook until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
Flip and repeat. Once browned, add about 1/2 inch of water to the pan, cover and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of the breast reads 165°F--time will vary depending on the size of the piece of meat.
Remove from heat and allow to cool for 5 minutes before shredding or dicing.
Keep any remaining cooking liquid at the bottom of your pan (it will help flavor your soup) and continue to make your soup from step 1.
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Comments

  1. Kaylee Allgood says

    This soup is soooo good!! I have a stomach disease, Gastroparesis so I can’t eat much and am malnutrited, but this soup has became one of my safe foods!! (Meaning it causes me less pain and nausea.) I also recently became allergic to eggs, causing me to not be able to eat canned chicken noodle soup… Which I was really annoyed about, but I came across this and I’m eating it almost everyday now! It’s so easy for me to eat, this recipe lasts me 2-3 days since I gotta eat small amounts, but I love it!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe

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  2. Mauria says

    5 stars
    Always looking for a quick easy chix soup recipe. I added some garlic, but other than that I stayed true to your ingredients and it was fast and fantastic! Thanks for sharing and will definitely make it a heavy in my rotation. =)

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  4. Lindsay Cotter says

    This looks so delicious! I’ll make mine with gluten free noodles. Such a great way to use leftover chicken! I love it when I can get an entirely new dinner with leftovers like chicken. This is so easy too which will make it a go to dinner idea to keep!

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  7. Pretty says

    5 stars
    love quick recipes for one, they are so useful especially when my boyfriend is working away. This soup looks satisfying and filling, thanks!

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  8. Rae says

    I’m one of those people who will eat chicken noodle soup year-round; it’s my comfort dish. I love that this is for one—if I made this my husband wouldn’t eat it because of the rotisserie chicken. I know, he’s weird.

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    • Tracy says

      You are my type of person, Rae! And LOL. I don’t blame him. Rotisserie chicken definitely is one of those things I can see people not liking, though I totally think he’s missing out. 😉

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  9. Dawn - Girl Heart Food says

    Those rotisserie chickens are the bomb! SO convenient! Any time is a good time, in my opinion, for soup. I could eat year round, even if it’s warm outside. I just love it. And it has to be nice and hot! Not warm, hot! It’s raining here today (and yesterday we had snow and freezing rain) so this would be perfect right about now! I may just have to double it though, ’cause one bowl ain’t gonna do it 😉 Pinned!

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    • Tracee says

      5 stars
      I am embarrassed to say I don’t know how to cook. And I am Soooooo picky!! But I made this recipe. I forgot to buy the noodles but I’m used penne and even for a novice like me who didn’t understand the beginning of the recipe at first it is a success. Smells delicious and tastes great. Thank you so much

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