Crack Chicken Noodle Soup
Crack Chicken Noodle Soup is a creamy and savory delight that brings warmth to any table. This indulgent dish features tender shredded chicken, fresh vegetables, and egg noodles simmered in a rich broth with cream cheese for added comfort. Perfect for cold evenings or busy weeknights, it’s guaranteed to be a family favorite that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 bowls 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups wide egg noodles
- 1 cup diced carrots (about 2 medium carrots)
- 1 cup chopped celery (about 2 stalks)
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat for richness)
Instructions
- Dice the carrots and celery; set aside with chicken breasts.
- In a large pot, simmer the chicken in broth over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the diced vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes until tender.
- Lower heat, add cream cheese, and stir until melted and combined.
- Add egg noodles and cook according to package instructions (about 5 minutes) until al dente.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg