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Chicken Noodle Soup

High Protein + Gluten Free!

There’s nothing like a bowl of warm, homemade chicken noodle soup to bring comfort and nourishment! This High-Protein and Gluten-Free Chicken Noodle Soup is packed with lean protein, hearty vegetables, and gluten-free chickpea pasta to keep you full and energized. It’s wholesome, flavorful, and easy to make in just one pot. Whether you're feeling under the weather, need a cozy meal, or want a healthy, protein-packed dinner, this soup is the answer!

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Why you will love this recipe

  • Gluten-Free & High-Protein – Uses chickpea pasta and lean chicken for extra protein.
  • One-Pot & Easy to Make – Minimal cleanup and simple ingredients.
  • Nourishing & Comforting – Perfect for cold days or when you need a boost.
  • Meal-Prep Friendly – Stores in the fridge for several days
This is a close up of the gluten free chicken noodle soup. You can see the rotini pasta, potatoes, chicken, celery and carrots sitting in the broth.

How to Make this recipe

You guys, this chicken noodle soup is the best thing I have ever made! It’s so warm, comforting, and the flavors are soothing. Perfect when you're sick and needing something to help nurse you back to health. It is packed with protein, making it perfect for busy days or when I want something nourishing. I love how the gluten-free chickpea pasta holds up so well in the broth, adding even more nutrients and making every bite so satisfying!

Ingredients

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  • Gluten Free Rotini (I use Banza Chickpea Pasta)
  • Chicken
  • Chicken Broth
  • Lemon Juice
  • Baby Carrots
  • Potatoes
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Garlic
  • Olive Oil
  • Garlic Salt
  • Salt
  • Bay Leaves
  • Poultry Seasoning

Directions

  1. Start by chopping your veggies: potatoes, carrots, onions, and celery.
  2. In a large pot, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add your veggies and stir!
  4. Now, pour in a dash lemon juice and fat free chicken broth. Stir and allow it to simmer.
  5. Cut chicken into 1" cubes. Season it with garlic and poultry seasoning.
  6. Add chopped chicken to your soup and let it cook while the water comes to a boil.
  7. Add your gluten-free, high-protein chickpea penne pasta. Allow the pasta to cook in the boiling water per box instructions.

Alternatives & Add-ons

  • Chicken alternatives: shredded herb flavored rotisserie chicken or canned chicken if you are short on time. You can also shred your chicken chunks once the chicken is fully cooked.
  • If you want a creamy based soup, add 1/2c half and half.
  • For a dairy free creamy soup base, use 13 ounces of full fat coconut milk
  • Add bay leaves, oregano and/or thyme to add more herbal flavor.
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8
Description

This Gluten-Free High-Protein Chicken Noodle Soup is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition! Made with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and high-protein gluten-free chickpea pasta, this soup is nourishing, filling, and packed with flavor. It’s dairy-free, high in protein, and easy to make in one pot—the ultimate cozy meal for cold days or when you need a nutritious boost!

Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Minced Garlic
  • 1 lb 1 chicken, 1" cube
    • Vegetables
  • 1 Medium Yellow Onion, finely diced
  • 2 Golden Potatoes, diced
  • 4 stalks celery, finely sliced
  • 1 cups 1-1/2 of baby carrots, chopped
    • Broth
  • 32 oz chicken broth
  • 16 oz water
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
    • Pasta
  • 1 box of Banza Rotini Pasta
    • Seasonings
  • 1 Tbsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 Bay 1-2 Leaves
  • 2 Tsp Poultry Seasoning
Instructions
    Prepare Ingredients
  1. 1

    Chop Vegetables.

  2. 2
    Cut chicken into 1" chunks and coat it in poultry seasoning.
    3. Prepare Soup
  3. 3
    In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and minced garlic over medium heat.
  4. 4

    Chop all vegetables and add remaining seasonings (Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Italian Seasoning, and Bay Leaves) to the pot. Stir and allow all the seasonings to coat the vegetables. (add 1 tsp more oil if necessary)

  5. 5

    Add broth, water, lemon juice, and to the pot. Stir.

  6. 6
    Bring the soup to a boil, stirring occasionally.
    7. Pasta
  7. 7
    Once the soup is boiling, add the Rotini pasta. Continue to let it boil for 7 minutes (adjust the time based on the noodle packaging instructions).
  8. 8
    The soup will be completed when the noodles are soft and the chicken is cooked all the way through. (chicken should reach 160ºF in the middle. Check by lifting chicken chunks out of the soup and using a meat thermometer to check the temperature).
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Jenna Ramirez
Gluten Free Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hello beautiful people! My name is Jenna Ramirez and welcome to my gluten free kitchen!

I have been gluten free for more than half of my life and have learned to love and appreciate every step of my gluten free journey. I am passionate about living a healthy, balanced lifestyle and I am excited to share that journey with you!