Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

Hi, I’m Sam from dishfoody.com, where viral comfort food favorites get cozy soup makeovers. If you’re tired of plain chicken noodle or addictive crack chicken dip cravings, this Crack Chicken Noodle Soup combines creamy ranch-seasoned broth, bacon, cheddar, tender noodles, and rotisserie chicken perfect for sick days, game days, or ultimate cozy dinners.

Ready in 30 minutes with pantry staples, it’s hearty, cheesy, and dangerously delicious. With years of soup expertise, I’ve perfected this mashup for maximum flavor and comfort. Here’s everything you need: ingredients, easy steps, variations, and tips.

Why This Recipe Works

• Ranch seasoning + cheddar + bacon create addictive “crack” flavor in comforting soup form
• Rotisserie chicken speeds prep while noodles add perfect chew
• Cream cheese melts into silky broth without heavy cream
• One-pot recipe ready in 30 minutes
• Uses store-bought rotisserie for weeknight ease
• Freezes beautifully for meal prep

Ingredients & Prep

• 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 8 oz egg noodles or fettuccine
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 oz ranch seasoning packet (or 2 tbsp homemade)
• 1 cup milk or half-and-half
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Green onions for garnish
• Salt and black pepper to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Cook chopped bacon in large pot until crispy. Remove with slotted spoon, leave fat in pot.
2. Add butter, onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened (5 minutes).
3. Stir in ranch seasoning packet. Add chicken broth and bring to boil.
4. Add noodles and cook according to package until al dente (6-8 minutes).
5. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
6. Add shredded chicken, cheddar, milk, and cooked bacon. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
7. Garnish with green onions and serve hot.

Flavor Variations

• Buffalo: Add ½ cup buffalo sauce and blue cheese crumbles.
• Spicy: Stir in diced jalapeños and cayenne.
• Low-Carb: Skip noodles, use zucchini noodles or cauliflower rice.

Storage Tips

Store airtight in fridge 4 days or freeze 2 months. Thaw overnight, reheat with splash of milk.

FAQs

• Homemade ranch? Mix 1 tsp each dried parsley, dill, onion powder, garlic powder, salt.
• Gluten-free? Use GF noodles and check ranch packet.
• Instant Pot? Sauté function first, pressure cook 4 minutes.

Conclusion

Ultimate cozy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup cheesy ranch bacon bliss in soup form. Addictive comfort perfected. For more hearty soups, visit dishfoody.com and try our Brazilian Coconut Chicken.

Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

Print Recipe

Irresistibly creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup loaded with ranch-seasoned chicken, bacon, cheddar cheese, and egg noodles in a rich chicken broth. The ultimate comfort food mashup.

• Author: ssam
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Yield: 6 servings 1x
• Category: Soup, Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: American, Comfort Food

Ingredients

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• 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 8 oz egg noodles
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups half & half
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Green onions for garnish

Instructions

• 1. Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until softened.
• 2. Add chicken broth and ranch seasoning. Bring to a boil.
• 3. Add egg noodles and cook according to package directions until tender.
• 4. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cream cheese until melted and smooth.
• 5. Add half & half, shredded chicken, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and half the bacon. Stir until cheese melts.
• 6. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened.
• 7. Serve garnished with remaining cheese, bacon, and green onions.

Notes

• Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
• Substitute gluten-free noodles for GF version.
• Freeze up to 3 months (without noodles).
• Perfect for meal prep and cozy nights.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 bowl
• Calories: 580
• Sugar: 5g
• Sodium: 1480mg
• Fat: 36g
• Saturated Fat: 18g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15g
• Trans Fat: 0g
• Carbohydrates: 32g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 36g
• Cholesterol: 155mg

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