Cozy Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
A classic, comforting bowl of warm chicken soup featuring tender rotisserie chicken, sweet carrots, and soft egg noodles. It is a highly practical, single-serving meal that comes together in under twenty minutes.
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Sarah + Lila
Sarah created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Everyday strength
Support the basics consistently
A nourishing meal supports the protein, energy and overall nutrition that help you keep showing up for daily movement.
Notice: energy for movement
Well-nourished skin
Support from the whole plate
Regular meals with enough protein, plants and fats support overall nourishment. Think consistency, not one miracle ingredient.
Notice: consistency + hydration
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min
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Equipment
Saucepan · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Storage: If making this ahead, store the cooked noodles separately from the broth so they do not absorb all the liquid and become mushy.
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Instructions
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Next: Prepare the vegetables
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Prepare the vegetables
Prepare the vegetables. Slice the carrot, celery stalk, and yellow onion into thin, uniform pieces about 0.25 inch (0.6cm) thick so they cook evenly.
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Heat the olive oil in a small…
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
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Add the sliced carrot
Add the sliced carrot, celery, and onion to the pan. Saute for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables begin to soften.
Look for: the onion becomes translucent and the vegetables begin to soften
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Pour the chicken stock into the saucepan…
Pour the chicken stock into the saucepan and bring the liquid to a gentle boil over medium-high heat.
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Stir in the dry egg noodles
Once boiling, stir in the dry egg noodles. Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a steady simmer, and cook uncovered for 6 to 8 minutes, or until the noodles are tender to the bite.
Look for: the noodles are tender to the bite
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Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken
Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes until the chicken is heated thoroughly and the soup is piping hot.
Look for: the chicken is heated thoroughly and the soup is piping hot
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Ladle the soup into a warm bowl…
Ladle the soup into a warm bowl and let it sit for 2 minutes before serving.
Allow: 2 minutes
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