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Whether you are searching for a substitute for cream of chicken soup because you think the cans are kind of gross, or you want a cream of chicken substitute because you forgot to snag a can at the store, this recipe is exactly what you need! It’s easy and nearly as fast as cracking open a can of glop.
Alright, I admit it. I sometimes make casseroles or other dishes using that weird, gloppy cream of whatever soup from a can. It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s cheap.
For the most part, though, I try to make my own cream soups for use in those recipes. Not only is this healthier than the salty canned goo, it’s also super (souper!) simple.
If you’re trying to make your dinner healthier, you’ll love this cream of chicken soup substitute!
Not to mention, sometimes I just don’t have cream of anything in my pantry and I’m too lazy to get to the store. I pretty much always have the ingredients to make this on hand. Although, I will admit, there have been times when I didn’t have chicken stock and (I can’t believe I’m admitting this) I just used salty water. It’s true. I substituted salty water for chicken broth. Don’t kick me out of the food bloggers’ club, okay?
Check out this Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole using this cream of chicken soup substitute and you can put it to the test yourself.
This substitute for cream of chicken soup recipe is equal to one can of soup.
Cream of Chicken Soup Substitute
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small sauce pan over medium-low heat. When melted, whisk in the flour and continue whisking until smooth and bubbly.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a gentle boil, whisking constantly, until the soup thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Stacie Rhodes says
I loved it!!!
Stacie Rhodes says
I use it all the time
Tina says
This recipe is spot on. Much tastier than the can soup. THank you so much! THis saved my chicken n dumplins!
Mom of six says
Gee, why didn’t I think of this. A nice thick white sauce. Thanks so much for the alternative to the canned.
Mom of six says
I made this tonight and it worked out great. It is on the thin side when you make it, but it will thicken up as it cools. I used cornstarch instead of flour and a chicken bullion cube (I doubled the recipe as I needed 2 cans of soup). Tasted great! Thanks
Kim Lyn says
I think this is an AMAZING substitute!! Followed the recipe to a T and it came out perfectly. Although, I did boil it for a while to thicken it it up quite a bit (since it seemed to be pretty runny for a condensed soup substitute.) I plan to use this recipe as a base for cream of celery and cream of mushroom soups by sautéing the vegetables with the butter and altering the seasonings a bit. Anyway, I’m so THRILLED that I found something to replace the canned soup crap!! Thank you!!!
Karly says
@Kim Lyn,
So glad to hear it worked out for you! 🙂
Dawn says
Thanks for the great recipe. I can’t wait to try it! One question, the recipe calls for butter, do you think I can substitute a low fat margarine?
Karly says
Honestly, I don’t cook with margarine, so I’m not sure if it would work. If you’ve successfully made gravy or a roux using margarine, this should be fine. 🙂
Tommie says
First result on Yahoo. What a FIND! Thank you so very much. I will be using whole wheat flour when I go save my supper from canned glop. Bless you.
Bianca Gaither says
I’m SO excited! I am making some ranch pork chops and wanted something to use instead of cream of chicken soup that may be a little healthier. Thanks so much!!
Christina says
Thank you, thank you, thank you! I’m so sick of skipping otherwise intriguing recipes because it calls for a gross can of cream of whatever. I’ll be making this today!
Jessica says
I added 3 tbsp of flour on accident! oops lol but it still looked like it came out okay do you think its still okay? was in panic when realized I didnt have the canned stuff and google gave me your website thanks so much
Karly says
I think it will be fine! It might be thicker than normal, but you could always continue cooking and keep adding milk to thin it out.
Paulette says
Trying this for some Ranch Pork Chops in the slow cooker. Hope it works out since mine didn’t seem to thicken properly. I don’t think I let it get to a boil. Three kids running around and one spilling sweet tea on the floor will sure get you to forget what you were doing.
Dana says
I love this recipe and have made big batches and stuck it in the refrigerator for a few days and it stayed together and taste amazing still. Great add!!!
Karly says
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Meaghan says
After keeping an eye on my sodium intake the last month I’m over the moon to find this since I use cream of chicken soup a LOT! I can’t wait to try this next week. Thank you!
Emily says
Yum! I made this for a Chicken Asparagus Casserole & it was TO DIE!! I can never go back to the gloppy can stuff now… Thanks for this!!
http://www.thebrasshalo.com/homemade-cream-of-chicken-soup/
Claudine says
Thank you! Found you in a google search! Now I can do all of those “no no” canned recipes! Thanks! 🙂
Jen @The Fit Housewife says
Wow, that’s great, thanks for sharing! I’ll definitely be using this recipe next time I make something with cream of chicken soup!