A delicious homemade version of condensed cream of chicken soup! It takes only minutes to whisk up and is such a better alternative! Cream of Chicken Soup is in so many recipes for it’s creaminess and flavor. Making it from scratch adds divine richness and taste, you’ll never reach for a can again.
When you need a can of Cream of Chicken Soup like in Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Chicken, Delicious Chicken Divan or The Very Best Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole, use this homemade soup for absolute divinity.
Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
I get so many people commenting about using store bought condensed soups in recipes. And as a busy mom sometimes they seem like an easy alternative. I admit, I have used them in quite a few recipes here on the blog. But there has to be a better an easier way right?
Homemade is always better. And this recipe couldn’t be simpler. You whisk together some chicken broth, milk, flour, and herbs for about 5 minutes and there you have it. Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup! A much better alternative to store bought condensed soups. You can even add some pieces of chicken in there if you would like.
Cream of Chicken Soup Ingredients
- Chicken Broth: Obviously don’t sub with vegetable or beef broth
- Poultry Seasoning: Adds a deep rich chicken flavor
- Onion and Garlic Powder: The power house of powders
- Salt and pepper: Add more or less to taste
- Dried Parsley: Adds color and flavor
- Paprika: Adds zest and color
- Milk: The base for the cream soup
- Flour: Thickens the soup
Making Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
Simmer: In a medium saucepan, bring the broth and the seasonings to a simmer.
Whisk: In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and milk until incorporated and smooth.
Thicken: Slowly pour in the milk and flour mixture and whisk until it starts to thicken about 2-3 minutes.
Season: Remove from the heat and salt and pepper to taste.
How to Use
- Equivalent: This recipe makes exactly one can of cream of chicken soup or 1 ⅓ cups of soup. This is the same amount found in a 10.75 can of soup.
- Multiply: You can easily double, triple or whatever you need for whatever recipe you need it for.
- Store: Use this immediately or store in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Tips for Perfect Cream of Chicken Soup
- Spice it up: You can change up the spices depending on what you are going to use the soup for adding or subtracting the spice.
- Texture: The soup can get lumpy really quickly so keep the heat as low as possible whisking constantly for smoother consistency.
- Dinner: You can add cooked carrots, celery, and potatoes etc. and of course chicken and serve it as a soup. Just thin it out with a bit of water and you have an amazing dinner.
More Chicken Soup Inspiration
Recipe adapted to taste from Mels Kitchen Cafe
Spicy Paprika & Lime Chicken Tenderloins
These Spicy Paprika and Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins are a great addition to your BBQ repertoire. Take your taste buds to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain on a little holiday! Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove. Paleo, Whole30, Keto, gluten-free.
Paprika & Lime Grilled Chicken Tenderloins
Whether you’re heating up the BBQ on a warm summer’s day or you need to give your skillet a bit of a workout, this is a fabulous chicken recipe that I know you will love.
My paprika lime chicken tenderloins are tender and juicy. The spices and citrus used in the marinade will take your taste buds on a little holiday to the Caribbean, Mexico or Spain – your pick!
I used chicken tenderloins because I find the meat more tender than the rest of the chicken breast and it’s easier to work with than the chicken thighs. You can use any chicken meat you like, just adjust the cooking time depending on the size of the pieces. This marinade will also work well with turkey, pork, quail, prawns and even beef.
What Are Chicken Tenderloins?
Still confused about what chicken tenderloins are? They are short, thin cuts taken from beneath the breast of the bird. You might find that some grocers will sell thinner slices of breast meat and call it chicken tenderloins or tender. They tend to be softer than chicken breast when cooked BUT should not be overcooked, they don’t need as long as the chicken breast.
Nutritionally speaking, they are the same as chicken breast meat – high in protein, minerals, low in calories and fat.
Make-Ahead Tip For Paprika Lime Chicken
The chicken tenderloins can be marinated ahead of time for an even more robust flavour; keep uncooked in the fridge for maximum of 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months and simply defrost overnight in the fridge before you want to use it.
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Description
Grilled paprika and lime grilled chicken tenderloins are great with any side dish and can be used in salads, tacos, and wraps. Can be cooked outdoors or on a stove.
- Mix the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Rinse the chicken and cut larger pieces in half.
- Using your hands, rub the chicken with the marinade. Leave in the bowl, wrap with cling wrap and set aside in the fridge for at least one hour before grilling.
- If using a grill plate or a skillet on your stove, heat one teaspoon of coconut oil until sizzling hot. Fry the chicken pieces for 4 minutes on each side and then remove to a plate to rest. Make sure not to overcrowd the frying pan or you will end up with too much meat juice and stewed rather than grilled chicken.
- If using a BBQ, heat the plate to sizzling hot and either spray with olive oil or brush with coconut oil. Place chicken pieces on the plate with a little space in between and cook for 4 minutes on each side on medium/high heat with the lid on.
- Remove cooked chicken to a serving plate and drizzle with lime juice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2-3 tenderloins
- Calories: 331
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 783.6 mg
- Fat: 16.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 4.4 g
- Fiber: 1.3 g
- Protein: 41.3 g
- Cholesterol: 131.4 mg
Keywords: Tenderloins, Chicken, Paprika, Lime, BBQ, Grilling, Low-Carb, Paleo, Whole30
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