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A steaming bowl of creamy crack chicken noodle soup topped with bacon and green onions.

Ultimate Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 520 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 large carrots , peeled and sliced into rounds
  • 2 ribs celery , diced
  • 2 cloves garlic , minced
  • 6 cups low -sodium chicken broth
  • 1 ounce (28g) dry ranch seasoning mix packet
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie recommended)
  • 8 ounces wide dried egg noodles
  • 1 cup cooked bacon, crumbled (approx. 8-10 slices)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cut into cubes
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/4 cup green onions, thinly sliced for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Place a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium heat and melt the butter.
  • Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 6-8 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
  • Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 60 seconds until fragrant.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the ranch seasoning packet. Add the shredded chicken and crumbled bacon.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  • Add the egg noodles and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the noodles are cooked through to your preferred tenderness.
  • Reduce the heat to low. Add the cubed cream cheese, half and half, and shredded cheddar cheese.
  • Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the cheeses are fully melted and the broth is smooth and thickened.
  • Remove from heat and serve immediately. Garnish each bowl with sliced green onions and additional bacon bits if desired.