Last Updated on November 28, 2022
Our Campbell’s cream of chicken with herbs recipe enhances the flavors of the chicken and aromatic herbs already present. It’s easy and quick too.
What Is In Cream Of Chicken Soup?
One of the most searched-for recipes at Campbell’s is “Campbell’s recipes cream of chicken.” And we aren’t even really that surprised!
Now, as you may already know, this isn’t really a recipe. It’s one of their most popular products. However, because this canned soup is so incredibly delicious, people are constantly in search of different ways to use it and how to make it even richer, more filling, and more flavorful.
Today, we are going to do both! We will take a look at what the main ingredients in Campbell’s cream of chicken soup are and develop ways you can enhance those flavors.
Then, we’ll also discuss some great ways you can serve this Campbell’s cream of chicken with herbs recipe.
What is cream of chicken used for?
This creamy canned chicken soup is often used as-is. Its intended function is to be a quick, easy, and hearty soup in a can. However, people have found very creative ways to incorporate this canned soup into various dishes.
One category of dishes that immediately comes to mind is casseroles. This canned soup is frequently used in baked casseroles as the creamy, sauce element. There are many other vegetables and meats that can be added for more flavor.
Then, it is also frequently used for pasta. Instead of making a creamy white sauce (or tomato-based sauce), people opt for canned cream of chicken soup instead. They usually thicken the soup a little with flour or cornstarch. And, you naturally also have the option to add more vegetables or meat to the dish.
And finally, another very common use for this soup is for fillings. It doesn’t matter what the filling is used for, when thickened or cooked down enough, people love adding it to pies, pastries, quiches, and roasts, to name a few.
What makes our Campbell’s cream of chicken with herbs recipe unique?
Now, we’ve looked at the main ingredients and flavors already present in the canned soup. Essentially, this Campbell’s cream of chicken with herbs recipe enhances those flavors.
We have added more real fresh chicken to the soup to add a more savory flavor. Then, we paired this with mushrooms, which we all know is a classic combination of flavors.
We added some aromatics like onion, garlic, salt, and pepper. Then, we also loaded the soup with fresh herbs, all of which are already present in the canned product as well.
This is a heartier, more meaty, nutritious, and filling version utilizing the creamy liquid from the can itself.
What You Need To Make This Campbell’s Cream Of Chicken With Herbs Recipe
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cans Campbell’s Cream Of Chicken With Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Medium pot
- Tongs or spatula
- Paper towel
- Mixing spoon
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1: Brown the chicken
To start, heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Then, add some slices of chicken to the hot oil (don’t overheat the pan). Brown the chicken in small batches for about 3-5 minutes per side.
The chicken won’t be completely cooked. This step is just to give them some color and flavor.
As you finish a batch, drain it on a paper towel and set it aside.
Step 2: Cook your ingredients
Once your chicken has been fried, add more olive oil to the pan if needed. Then, add the diced onion and saute it for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and allow it to cook for only a minute.
Then, over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms. Cook them for about 5 minutes until they start softening.
Finally, add your chicken and season everything with salt and pepper.
Step 3: Cook your cream of chicken soup
Add your canned cream of chicken with herbs. Mix all of the ingredients very well.
Then, bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Leave it to cook, covered, for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom of the soup from catching.
Step 4: Finish off your soup
Finally, for this Campbell’s cream of chicken with herbs recipe, we will add some additional fresh herbs and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
Mix the ingredients very well and leave them to sit for 5 minutes over low heat. Remove the soup from the stovetop and serve it immediately with your favorite accompaniment.
Expert Tips And Tricks
- After your soup has cooked completely, you can shred the chicken if you’d like. This is also a great way to alter the exact texture of the final soup. If you like chunky chicken soup, leave the chicken pieces as-is. But, if you have toddlers, rather shred the chicken into much smaller strands.
- You can add loads more herbs to this recipe if you’d like. We always start with the minimum (as per our recipe). Then, depending on how we feel on the day, we’ll add more of one of the other.
- This Campbell’s condensed cream of chicken with herbs soup can be made in advance. You can store it in the fridge for up to 3 days. Or, inside the freezer for several months. To defrost the soup, simply place it directly into a pot over medium heat.
Preparations Times And Servings
| Preparation Times | Cooking Times | Servings |
| 10 minutes | 45 minutes | 4-6 |
In Conclusion
This Campbell’s cream of chicken with herbs recipe is incredibly easy to make and stuffed with flavor. You can also have some peace of mind knowing that at least this version is much more nutrient-dense and contains more real meat.
Let us know what you think about it in the comments below. And, don’t hesitate to ask us any questions you have!
Easy Campbell’s Cream Of Chicken With Herbs Recipe In 1 Hour
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Mixing bowls
- Medium pot
- Tongs or spatula
- Paper towel
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups button mushrooms, sliced
- Sea salt flakes, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 cans Campbell's Cream Of Chicken With Herbs
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Brown the chickenTo start, heat the olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Then, add some slices of chicken to the hot oil (don't overheat the pan). Brown the chicken in small batches for about 3-5 minutes per side.The chicken won't be completely cooked. This step is just to give them some color and flavor.As you finish a batch, drain it on a paper towel and set it aside.2-3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 pound chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, sliced
- Cook your ingredients Once your chicken has been fried, add more olive oil to the pan if needed. Then, add the diced onion and saute it for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and allow it to cook for only a minute.Then, over medium-high heat, add the mushrooms. Cook them for about 5 minutes until they start softening.Finally, add your chicken and season everything with salt and pepper.2-3 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion, diced, 4 garlic cloves, minced, 3 cups button mushrooms, sliced, Sea salt flakes, to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Cook your cream of chicken soupAdd your canned cream of chicken with herbs. Mix all of the ingredients very well.Then, bring the soup to a gentle simmer. Leave it to cook, covered, for about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the bottom of the soup from catching.2 cans Campbell's Cream Of Chicken With Herbs
- Finish off your soupFinally, for this Campbell's cream of chicken with herbs recipe, we will add some additional fresh herbs and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.Mix the ingredients very well and leave them to sit for 5 minutes over low heat. Remove the soup from the stovetop and serve it immediately with your favorite accompaniment.2 tablespoons fresh parsley, 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Notes
Lindy is an experienced chef with a passion for creating delicious and unique dishes. She has worked in some of the most renowned kitchens in the country, honing her skills in both traditional and modern cuisine. With an innate ability to create beautiful and flavorful dishes, Lindy loves to explore new ingredients, techniques, and flavors. She loves to experiment with different flavors, textures, and cooking styles to make her dishes as interesting as possible. Lindy‘s dishes are always a hit, as her focus on freshness, quality, and presentation always shines through.
