Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor, this Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Soup is a comforting one-pot meal perfect for busy weeknights.
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1 packet (1 ounce) ranch seasoning mix
1 pound bacon, cooked and chopped
1 to 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
2 cups fresh baby spinach or chopped kale
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried chives
Salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Chopped green onions for garnish
1. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Chop and set aside.
2. Place chicken in slow cooker and season with onion powder, garlic powder, dill, chives, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour chicken broth around the chicken, add cream cheese cubes, bacon, and some bacon grease.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until chicken is tender.
5. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and return to the pot.
6. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and spinach or kale.
7. Cover and cook for another 5-10 minutes until cheese melts and greens wilt.
8. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with extra bacon and green onions.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stove or microwave. Freeze for up to 2 months (cream cheese texture may change slightly).
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