Description
Crack Chicken Soup is the ultimate cozy comfort food with tender chicken, creamy broth, cheddar cheese, and veggies in every spoonful. Quick to make and full of flavor, it’s the perfect one-pot meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken breast
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley or green onions, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
- Sauté onion, celery, and carrots for 5–7 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour in chicken broth. Add ranch seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Stir until cream cheese is melted and incorporated.
- Let the soup simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Gradually stir in shredded cheddar cheese until fully melted.
- Adjust seasoning to taste. Garnish with parsley or green onions before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Shred cheese from a block for a smoother melt.
- Do not boil once the dairy is added to prevent curdling.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze without the dairy for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: crack chicken soup, creamy chicken soup, easy chicken soup, one pot chicken soup