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Creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

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A warm, creamy, and comforting slow cooker chicken noodle soup with a ranch-inspired base, perfect for cold days and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, trimmed
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (about 1 ounce)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 ounces wide egg noodles
  • 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled (optional)
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced thin
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Trim any excess fat from the chicken breasts or thighs. Mince the garlic cloves finely.
  2. Place the chicken pieces at the bottom of the slow cooker. Sprinkle the minced garlic evenly over the chicken. Pour in the 4 cups of chicken broth.
  3. Sprinkle the ranch seasoning packet over the broth. Drop chunks of softened cream cheese evenly on top. Do not stir yet. Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  4. Once the chicken is tender and shreds easily with two forks, remove it from the slow cooker and shred into bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir gently to combine.
  5. Stir in the egg noodles and heavy cream. Cover and cook on HIGH for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until noodles are tender but still hold their shape. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. While noodles cook, crisp the bacon slices in a skillet or oven, then crumble them.
  7. Add bacon and sliced green onions to the soup just before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If soup is too thick, add a splash of broth or water to loosen.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Soften cream cheese before adding to avoid lumps. Add noodles near the end to prevent mushiness. Cook bacon while noodles simmer for efficiency. Adjust thickness by adding broth or simmering uncovered. Can be made in Instant Pot using slow cooker function or pressure cook then sauté.

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Keywords: creamy chicken noodle soup, slow cooker soup, comfort food, easy chicken soup, creamy crack chicken, ranch seasoning soup

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