Description
This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is creamy, comforting, and packed with flavor. Made with tender chicken, egg noodles, cheese, bacon, and a ranch-flavored broth, it’s the perfect cozy meal for chilly days. It’s a delicious twist on classic chicken noodle soup that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 oz)
- 2 cups egg noodles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 cups milk (or heavy cream for a richer soup)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Onion and Garlic: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Broth and Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth, then add the chicken breasts. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Make the Creamy Base: Add the cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and milk (or heavy cream) to the soup. Stir until the cream cheese is melted and smooth.
- Add the Noodles and Cheese: Add the egg noodles and let the soup simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are tender. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add Bacon and Season: Stir in the crumbled bacon. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute the cream cheese with low-fat cream cheese and use milk instead of heavy cream.
- You can use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker option; simply add it with the cheese and noodles.