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Costco Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup

The fastest chicken noodle soup you'll ever make — a Costco rotisserie chicken goes straight into the pot with broth, vegetables, and egg noodles for a soul-warming bowl in under 40 minutes.

Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
30 min
Servings
8
Cost / Serving
$1.87

Quick Answer

Sweat onion-carrot-celery, add Kirkland chicken broth, simmer 15 minutes, then drop in egg noodles and shredded Costco rotisserie chicken at the end so the chicken doesn't dry out. Ready in 40 minutes; eight servings.

Homemade chicken noodle soup in under 40 minutes sounds too good to be true, but starting with a Costco rotisserie chicken makes it completely real. You skip the hours of simmering raw chicken by using already-cooked, already-seasoned meat and adding the carcass to the broth for extra depth. The result tastes like something that's been on the stove all day.

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.

  2. 2

    Add garlic and thyme, stir for 1 minute until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in chicken broth. Add the rotisserie chicken carcass and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer for 15 minutes to infuse the broth.

  4. 4

    Remove and discard the carcass and bay leaf.

  5. 5

    Add egg noodles and cook for 8 minutes or until just tender.

  6. 6

    Stir in shredded chicken, season generously with salt and pepper, and heat through for 2 minutes.

  7. 7

    Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Costco rotisserie chicken carcass to make broth?+
Yes, and you should. Simmering the carcass in store-bought broth for 15–20 minutes adds a richness that packaged broth alone can't replicate. It's the single easiest upgrade to this soup.
How long does rotisserie chicken soup keep in the fridge?+
Up to 4 days in an airtight container. The noodles will absorb broth as it sits — add a splash of broth when reheating and it comes right back.
Can I freeze chicken noodle soup?+
Freeze the soup without the noodles — they turn mushy after freezing. Add freshly cooked noodles when reheating from frozen. The soup base freezes well for up to 3 months.
What can I substitute for egg noodles?+
Any pasta works — rotini, ditalini, or orzo are great alternatives. For a gluten-free version, use rice noodles and add them at the very end since they cook faster.

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