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Easy homemade crack chicken noodle soup in a bowl. There is a carrot in the background.
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The Best Creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe

The best creamy crack chicken noodle soup recipe is not only easy to make but packed with wholesome ingredients. The cozy bowl of soup is perfect for those cold nights and might just become your favorite thing. So, ditch the plain old chicken noodle soup and give this a try.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 480kcal
Author: Julie Pollitt

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons of olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion diced
  • 1 Tablespoon minced garlic
  • 3 celery ribs sliced
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 2 cups of shredded chicken fully cooked (two chicken breasts)
  • 1 8oz block of cream cheese, softened
  • 3 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2.5 cups of elbow macaroni noodles
  • 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 cups of spinach leaves

Instructions

  • Cut the onion, garlic, celery, and carrots, and set aside.
  • Add some olive oil to a large saucepan or large Dutch oven on medium heat on the stovetop.
  • Add the onions, celery, carrots, and minced garlic to the saucepan and sauté for three to five minutes or until the vegetables are soft.
  • Add the cooked shredded chicken and softened cream cheese to the vegetable mixture and stir to combine. 
  • Pour in the whole milk and chicken broth, stirring frequently. 
  • Next, add the Macaroni noodles, mozzarella cheese, and salt and pepper to the saucepan.
  • Place the cover on the pot and cook about eight to ten minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  • When the noodles are fully cooked, add the spinach and stir until wilted. 
  • Serve hot, enjoy! 

Notes

To get the cream cheese to melt a little faster, you can add it before the chicken and let it melt a little on the bottom of the saucepan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1195mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 8g