Crock Pot Crack Chicken Soup

5 from 7 votes

Crock Pot Crack Chicken Soup is loaded with flavor and a delicious creamy texture. It is the ultimate comfort food and a family favorite.

Prep Time15

Cook Time6

Total Time6 15

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Cost: $20.77 Recipe, $3.46 per Serving

2 pounds Chicken Breasts ($7.56)
1 pkg Ranch Seasoning Mix ($2.19, 1 ounce)
½ teaspoon Black Pepper ($0.03)
4 cups Chicken Broth ($1.27)
1-2 cups Water
6 Slices Bacon ($1.99, cooked and crumbed, divided)
8 ounces Cream Cheese ($1.98, diced)
2 cups Cheddar Cheese ($2.00, shredded and divided)
2 cups Baby Kale ($1.75, chopped)

Place 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 packet ranch seasoning mix, 6 slices cooked and chopped bacon, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 4 cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper in the crock pot.
Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours or on high for 3 hours.
Shred the chicken. Stir it back into the crock pot.
Stir in the 8 oz cream cheese, 1 ½ cups of the shredded cheddar cheese and the chopped baby kale.
Cover and cook on low for 1 hour until the kale is wilted slightly and the cheese has melted. Add more water if needed based on the consistency of the soup.
Serve warmed topped with the reserved bacon and shredded cheese. Enjoy!

Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.