This recipe for Carrot Ginger Chicken Noodle Stew is thick and hearty with a wonderful flavor that will keep your spoon (or fork) moving quickly. Dig in. Dinner is ready in approximately 30 minutes.
I originally published this recipe in 2014. I've since gone in and updated this post with additional information including an (almost) real-time, live, video of me doing a cooking demonstration for you. I hope you'll enjoy the recipe vlog. You'll find it in the recipe card below.
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- The ingredients:
- Why this recipe works:
- What I wrote about this recipe in 2014:
- How this recipe came to be:
- What's changed from 2014 to now?
- How to make chicken noodle stew with carrots and ginger:
- Additional recipes using rotisserie chicken:
- Make it a complete meal:
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The ingredients:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a new "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart is available in the printable recipe card.
Why this recipe works:
This chicken noodle stew is one of our favorites, and it's one I'm looking forward to making all during the cold winter months. It's quick, easy, and extra tasty!!!
What I wrote about this recipe in 2014:
Personally, I tend to enjoy a stew a little bit more than a soup. I think it's because, with a soup, the broth can sometimes dribble down my chin and be rather annoying.
Of course, if I'd slow down and take my time, that probably wouldn't happen...but let's be realistic. LOL
How this recipe came to be:
The inspiration for this chicken noodle stew comes from a box of carrot ginger soup I'd picked up in the grocery store on a whim.
As I browsed the aisles of the store trying to decide how I'd use it, I came to the deli department. As luck would have it, they had just brought out their rotisserie chickens.
The aroma was heavenly, and I was immediately struck with the idea to build a stew around the chicken, and the soup. The result is this recipe for Carrot Ginger Chicken Noodle Stew I made that same evening.
What's changed from 2014 to now?
The prep photos you'll see below are ones I took back in 2014. The video in this recipe is one that I just shot, which references this recipe and post. You'll notice a few differences between these photos and the video, but it just goes to show that savory recipes are not set in stone and can be changed up as needed.
How to make chicken noodle stew with carrots and ginger:
- Sauté onion, carrots, and celery in the olive oil in a large stockpot.
- Add bay leaves and wine.
- Stir in the rotisserie chicken.
- Stir in the sage, thyme leaves, chicken broth, carrot ginger soup, ginger paste, and water.
- Simmer the stew, uncovered, to reduce (about 10 minutes).
- Stir in the egg noodles and simmer uncovered until the stew is thickened and the noodles are tender.
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This recipe is a favorite of all who've tried it. Chicken Alfredo Garlic Bread Pizza utilizes store-bought garlic bread and rotisserie chicken, along with an easy thick, rich homemade alfredo sauce and plenty of cheese to top it all off.
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Carrot Ginger Chicken Noodle Stew
Equipment
- Dutch oven optional
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken meat diced or shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (about 1½ cups) medium diced
- 4 large carrots (about 2 cups) peeled and medium diced
- 3 ribs celery (about 1 cup) medium dice
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste found in the produce or Asian aisle
- ¼ cup white wine dry white wine is preferred
- 1 teaspoon rubbed sage
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 32-ounce carton low sodium chicken broth vegetable broth will also work
- 2 cans carrot ginger soup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 12 ounces dried egg noodles
- 1 cup water optional for thinning
Instructions
- -In a large stockpot over medium/high heat, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, salt, and pepper in the olive oil for approximately 5 minutes.
- -Add the bay leaves and stir in the wine.
- -Add the chicken meat.
- -Stir in the sage, thyme, chicken broth, carrot ginger soup, ginger paste, and water.
- -Simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- -Reduce the heat to low and stir in the egg noodles. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and the stew has reduced and thickened (approximately 12-15 minutes)
- -Stir in 2 tablespoons butter to finish and serve hot.
- -Remove the bay leaves.
- *Note - If you'd like a more soup-like consistency, add more water until it reaches your desired consistency.
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Renée says
The flavor of the ginger in this stew is subtle and delicious. This is one of my very favorite comfort food dishes to eat on a cold night.
Melissa from Hungry Food Love says
That's a good story for how the recipe came about. Good choices = great stew!
Nutmeg Nanny says
We are a total stew house! Well, that's slightly untrue only because we love soup/stew/stoup no matter their title 🙂 I love the addition of ginger. I have never thought to do that!
Angela {Mind Over Batter} says
Soup dribbles down my chin too! It's so unladylike, but sometimes.... Things happen. I love this stew! So thick and I love the addition of ginger here. Mmm...
foody schmoody says
I'm so glad soup/stew season is here. This looks so hearty.
Brenda@SugarFreeMom says
Love using rotisserie chicken and love thst you added ginger!
Souffle Bombay says
Mmmm, soup or stew...bring them both on as much as possible! This looks fabulous!
Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says
It's like you knew I'd be freezing today and in need of some serious warm foods!
claire @ the realistic nutritionist says
This seriously looks so perfect!!
Liz Berg says
Oh, I love the addition of ginger! Sounds like a perfect dinner on a crisp autumn night! Delish!