Description
This Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a rich, creamy, and flavor-packed twist on classic comfort food. Infused with zesty ranch seasoning and melted cheeses, it transforms standard chicken soup into an indulgent meal the whole family will crave. With a velvety broth, tender shredded chicken, and slippy noodles, this soup is warm, satisfying, and incredibly easy to make in one pot.
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded or chopped chicken breast (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 1 (10.5 oz.) can condensed chicken soup
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 (1 oz.) packet Ranch dressing mix
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mild cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 8 oz. thin spaghetti or angel hair pasta, uncooked
Instructions
Combine the Base
In a large Dutch oven set over medium-high heat, combine the cooked chicken, condensed soup, chicken stock, whole milk, softened cream cheese, sliced carrots, chopped celery, and the dry ranch dressing mix.
Boil and Simmer
Bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let the soup simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
Add Noodles and Cheese
Break the uncooked pasta in half and add it to the pot along with the shredded mild cheddar cheese.
Finish
Continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until the noodles are tender and fully cooked. Ensure the cheese is melted and smoothly incorporated before serving warm.
Notes
Avoid Clumping: Break your spaghetti or angel hair pasta in half before adding it to the pot. This makes the soup easier to eat and prevents the long noodles from tangling and clumping together as they cook in the thick broth.
Softened Cream Cheese: Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened (room temperature) before adding it. Cold cream cheese can result in small white specks instead of a smooth, velvety broth.
Turkey Bacon: While many versions of this “crack” chicken soup use bacon, you can stir in crumbled turkey bacon for a smoky, savory crunch without using pork.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1450mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: crack chicken soup, creamy chicken noodle soup, ranch chicken soup, cheesy chicken soup, comfort food dinner, one pot soup, easy winter meals