Creamy Chicken and Potato Soup is the ultimate comfort food! You’ll love this rich, creamy base loaded with tender chicken, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, and loads of veggies.
After perfecting my ideal Chicken Noodle Soup, it was time to create a delicious chicken soup with potatoes!
This Chicken and Potato Soup Is:
- Comforting: It’s perfect for cold days: filling and satisfying.
- Flavorful: The rich, creamy base brims with savory, tender chicken.
- Nutritious: This soup is full of chicken protein and vitamins from veggies.
- Family-friendly: It’s loved by all ages and is great for family dinners.
- Leftover-friendly: This is even tastier the next day, and great for meal prep.
Chicken and Potato Soup Ingredients
- Chicken breasts: Use two medium-sized breasts. Slice them in half for faster cooking.
- Seasoning: Keep it simple with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and chicken bouillon–plus salt and pepper.
- Mirepoix (carrots, celery, onion): Dice uniformly for even cooking.
- Minced garlic: Use jarred for convenience.
- Gold potatoes: Skin is so delicate, there’s no need to peel.
- Chicken broth: Use the best quality. Swanson® is a great choice.
- Flour: Used for thickening.
- Milk: We recommend whole milk.
- Heavy cream: Adds a touch of richness and improves mouthfeel.
- Sharp Cheddar cheese: Freshly grated is best.
How To Make Chicken and Potato Soup
- Cook the chicken: Season and cook chicken halves in olive oil; set aside.
- Sauté the veggies: In the same pot, sauté the mirepoix and garlic.
- Simmer the potatoes: Add potatoes and broth; simmer until tender.
- Make the roux: Create a flour and milk mixture in a separate pan.
- Combine: Blend roux into the soup; add cream.
- Add chicken and cheese: Return chopped chicken to pot; stir in cheese.
- Finish and serve: Adjust seasoning and serve warm.
What To Serve With Chicken and Potato Soup
- Crusty Bread or Dinner Rolls: For dipping.
- Garden Salad: or try this Kale Cranberry Pecan Salad!
- Grilled Cheese: Does anything beat this combo?!
- Roasted Vegetables: Like Roasted Broccoli or Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Cornbread Muffins: Warm and buttery!
Storage
Leftovers
- Cool: Bring the soup to room temperature.
- Refrigerator: Store in airtight containers for 3-5 days.
- Longer Storage: Freeze in freezer-safe containers for 2-3 months.
- Reheat: Thaw in fridge if frozen. Reheat on the stove (low heat), stirring often. Add a splash of chicken broth if needed to thin (more tips here).
More Hearty Soup Recipes:
- Vegetarian Split Pea Soup Recipe
- Italian Sausage Pasta Soup
- Cheesy Potato Soup
- Roasted Red Pepper Soup
- Five-Ingredient Creamy Chicken and Wild Rice Soup
Chicken and Potato Soup
With a rich, creamy base, tender chicken, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, and plenty of vegetables, this Chicken and Potato Soup is the perfect comfort food!
Equipment
- Large pot
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 medium chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 teaspoon pepper
- 3 tablespoon olive oil divided
Soup
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 3 cups mirepoix or 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery, and 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon powder
- 4 cups diced gold potatoes unpeeled
- 3 cups chicken broth
- ⅓ cup flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cups Freshly shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup frozen peas optional
- Fresh parsley or thyme, optional
- Heart buttered bread for serving
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts in half widthwise to create four thinner pieces. Pound each piece to even out thickness. Season both sides with Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until it's 160℉ all the way through and the juices run clear, about 3–4 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, cover with foil, and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice, dice, or shred the chicken.
- Without wiping it out, add 1 tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter to the same pot you cooked the chicken in. Add mirepoix; sauté for 5–7 minutes. Add minced garlic, chicken bouillon powder, and diced potatoes; sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer for 10–15 minutes until potatoes are fork tender.
- In a separate medium-sized pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Cook until the mixture thickens, then stir in heavy cream. Keep warm, whisking occasionally.
- Pour the milk and cream mixture into the soup. Reduce heat to low. Gradually add shredded cheese, a handful at a time, stirring in between additions until melted. Return cooked chicken to the pot. If desired, add frozen peas and stir until warmed. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Enjoy the soup warm, garnished with freshly chopped parsley or thyme. Serve with hearty buttered bread if desired.
Recipe Notes
Storage: Allow the soup to cool to room temperature, then store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze in freezer-safe containers for 2–3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge, then warm on the stove over low heat, stirring often. Add a splash of chicken broth to thin the soup if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 718kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 1211mg | Potassium: 1222mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 1225IU | Vitamin C: 37mg | Calcium: 472mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
