Description
Creamy slow cooker crack chicken soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending tender shredded chicken with rich, cheesy goodness. Hearty ingredients meld together, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
- 8 slices cooked bacon (chopped)
- 1 1-ounce packet ranch seasoning mix
Dairy and Cheese:
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, cut into cubes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Liquid and Vegetable Ingredients:
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 10.5-ounce can condensed cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup chopped green onions (optional)
- Fresh parsley (chopped (for garnish))
Instructions
- Position chicken breasts along the base of the slow cooker, creating an even layer for consistent cooking.
- Incorporate cream cheese, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, ranch seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper into the slow cooker. Gently mix ingredients until well combined.
- Secure the lid and set slow cooker to low temperature for 6-8 hours or high temperature for 3-4 hours, ensuring chicken becomes thoroughly tender and fully cooked.
- Extract chicken from liquid and use two forks to meticulously shred meat into tender, bite-sized pieces. Return shredded chicken back into the slow cooker.
- Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, crispy bacon pieces, and frozen corn. Allow mixture to simmer for 10-15 minutes, enabling cheese to melt completely and corn to warm through.
- During final cooking minutes, optionally incorporate baby spinach leaves and chopped green onions, which will gently wilt and infuse additional freshness into the soup.
- Transfer soup into serving bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley. Accompany with crusty bread or a crisp side salad for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Swap cream cheese for Greek yogurt to reduce fat and add protein, creating a lighter version of the soup without compromising flavor.
- Choose low-sodium chicken broth and ranch seasoning to control salt intake, perfect for those monitoring sodium levels.
- Customize protein options by substituting chicken with turkey or plant-based alternatives like tofu for vegetarian adaptations.
- Freeze individual portions in airtight containers for quick meal prep, storing up to 3 months while maintaining rich, creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours (low) or 4 hours (high)
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg