Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Crack Chicken Noodle Soup, a delightful dish that combines tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch-infused broth, and hearty noodles. This rich, savory soup is perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, bringing everyone together with its robust flavors and creamy texture. The addition of crispy bacon enhances each bowl, making it an irresistible choice for any meal. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a satisfying dish to impress your guests, this easy recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (or rotisserie chicken)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed chicken soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 packet (1 oz) ranch dressing mix
- 12 slices thick-cut bacon, crumbled
- 1.5 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup softened cream cheese
- 8 oz thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta
Instructions
- Cook bacon until crispy, drain excess fat, crumble, and set aside.
- In a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, combine cooked chicken, condensed soup, chicken stock, milk, cream cheese, celery, carrots, ranch dressing mix, and crumbled bacon. Stir to combine.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add uncooked noodles and cheddar cheese; simmer until noodles are fully cooked and everything is creamy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg