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Creamy rotisserie chicken mushroom soup with spinach, served in a white bowl and seasoned with black pepper.

Rotisserie Chicken Mushroom Soup

Description: A creamy, hearty soup with mushrooms, tender rotisserie chicken, and classic veggies – the perfect cozy meal in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cuisine American
Servings 5 people
Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
  • 8 oz mushrooms sliced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and mushrooms. Sauté 6–8 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to form a roux.
  • Slowly whisk in chicken broth until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add shredded rotisserie chicken. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning, then serve hot with crusty bread.

Notes

Tips & Variations

Lighter option: Swap heavy cream for half-and-half or evaporated milk.
Herb boost: Add thyme, rosemary, or a bay leaf while simmering.
Extra cozy: Stir in a handful of egg noodles or wild rice.

Storage

Keeps 3–4 days in the fridge. Reheat gently on the stove.
Keyword cozy dinner, creamy mushroom soup, leftover chicken recipes, rotisserie chicken soup