Description
Crack Chicken Soup is a creamy and comforting dish that envelops you in warmth with every spoonful. This easy-to-make recipe features tender, shredded chicken simmered in a rich broth infused with aromatic garlic and onion. The addition of cream cheese brings an irresistible creaminess, making this soup the perfect choice for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With minimal prep time and versatile ingredients, you can easily adapt it to cater to your taste preferences or dietary needs. Whether paired with crusty bread or a fresh salad, Crack Chicken Soup is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté chopped onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add boneless chicken breasts to the pot, seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer over medium-high heat.
- Cover and let simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pot.
- Shred the cooked chicken using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and well combined; let simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg