Chicken Soup for the Lazy
Perfect for busy weeknights or when comfort food calls with minimal effort, "Chicken Soup for the Lazy" is the ultimate quick and hearty meal. This recipe uses pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, low-sodium chicken broth, and frozen mixed vegetables to deliver a cozy, home-cooked flavor in just 30 minutes. Seasoned with pantry staples like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley, this one-pot wonder is customizable with optional egg noodles for an extra touch of heartiness. Ideal for a no-fuss dinner, this easy chicken soup is a lifesaver when time is short but craving something warm and delicious is a priority.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 whole Rotisserie chicken (pre-cooked)
- 6 cups Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cups Frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Dried parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1.5 cups Egg noodles (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by shredding the meat from the rotisserie chicken. Discard the skin and bones, and set the shredded chicken aside.
2. In a large pot, bring the chicken broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
3. Add the frozen mixed vegetables directly into the simmering broth. Stir to separate any clumps and let them cook for 5-7 minutes.
4. Season the broth with garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
5. If using egg noodles, add them to the pot now and cook according to the package instructions (typically 8-10 minutes).
6. Once the noodles and vegetables are cooked, add the shredded chicken to the soup and stir until heated through, about 3-4 minutes.
7. Taste the soup and adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Enjoy your comforting and delicious chicken soup with minimal effort!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2520 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.3 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 30.4 g | 152% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 658 mg | 219% | |
| Sodium | 6435 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.2 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 194.9 g | 390% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.8 mcg | 9% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 16.4 mg | 91% | |
| Potassium | 3001 mg | 64% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
