Creamy Crack Chicken Soup
Creamy Crack Chicken Soup is a cozy dish that combines tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and aromatic spices into a deliciously creamy bowl of comfort. Perfect for busy weeknights or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make soup will fill your kitchen with irresistible aromas and leave everyone at the table asking for seconds. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this delightful meal in no time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop onions and carrots.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add a splash of olive oil. Sauté onions and carrots until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and sprinkle in dried Italian herbs. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese until fully melted into the soup.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 100mg