Description
Comforting crack chicken soup delivers rich, creamy flavors packed with tender chicken and bold seasonings. Home cooks can enjoy this hearty midwestern-style dish that satisfies hunger and warms souls with minimal preparation effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (240 ml) shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup (240 ml) chopped green onions
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Submerge whole chicken breasts in chicken broth within a spacious cooking vessel, elevating heat to medium and bringing liquid to a rolling boil.
- Lower temperature and allow chicken to gently poach for approximately 20 minutes until protein reaches complete doneness.
- Extract chicken from broth and utilize two forks to meticulously shred meat into delicate, tender strands.
- Reintroduce shredded chicken back into the simmering liquid, integrating ranch seasoning and cream cheese until mixture achieves a smooth, uniform consistency.
- Continue simmering for an additional 10-minute interval, periodically stirring to prevent ingredient separation and ensure even flavor distribution.
- Incorporate sharp cheddar cheese and freshly chopped green onions, gently stirring until cheese melts completely and creates a luxurious, creamy texture.
Notes
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken breasts to ensure quick and even cooking without extra fat.
- Choose full-fat cream cheese for richer, more luxurious texture and deeper flavor profile.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth to control salt levels, allowing more flexibility in seasoning.
- Consider adding crispy bacon bits for extra crunch and smoky depth without overwhelming the soup’s creamy base.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg