Description

Crock pot crack chicken noodle soup is a creamy, ultra-comforting one-pot meal loaded with tender chicken, crispy bacon, ranch-seasoned vegetables, and noodles inspired by the beloved “crack chicken” flavor combo. Easily made gluten-free or dairy-light.

Ingredients

– ½ lb bacon, cooked and chopped (reserve until serving)

– 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

– 1 tsp black pepper

– 1 tsp Italian seasoning

– 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning mix

– 4 ribs celery, chopped

– 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

– ½ medium yellow onion, diced

– 2 (10.5 oz) cans condensed cream of chicken soup

– 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth

– 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (freshly shredded recommended)

– 2 cups heavy cream

– 8 oz uncooked thin spaghetti, broken into thirds

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Instructions

In a skillet over medium heat, cook bacon until crisp. Drain, chop, and set aside.
Place chicken, black pepper, Italian seasoning, ranch seasoning, celery, carrots, onion, cream of chicken soup, and chicken broth into a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 2½–3½ hours or LOW for 4–5 hours, until chicken is tender.
Remove chicken and shred with two forks. Return to the slow cooker.
Stir in shredded cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and uncooked spaghetti.
Cover and cook on HIGH for 20–30 minutes, or until pasta is tender and cheese is fully melted.
Just before serving, stir in reserved cooked bacon to maintain crispiness.

Notes

– Use freshly shredded cheese pre-shredded contains anti-caking agents that can make the broth grainy.

– Add pasta last to prevent mushiness; do not use pre-cooked noodles.

– Gluten-free: Use GF pasta and ensure ranch seasoning and cream of chicken soup are certified gluten-free.

– Lighter version: Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.

– Freezing tip: Freeze without pasta or bacon. Add fresh-cooked pasta and crispy bacon when reheating.

– Dairy-free option: Use plant-based cream, dairy-free cheese, and omit bacon or use vegan bacon.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: : 3 hours (on HIGH) or 5 hours (on LOW) + 30 minutes
Category: Soup / Main Course
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1½–2 cups)
Calories: ~480
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 920mg (varies with broth and soup—use low-sodium versions to reduce)
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 16g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 125mg