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Bowl of creamy crack chicken soup topped with crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and fresh herbs.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Soup: Easy & Cozy Comfort Food

This easy and cozy Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Soup combines tender chicken, creamy cheeses, and savory bacon, all slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting meal. It's simple to prepare and packed with flavor, making it ideal for a chilly day.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 teaspoon dried chives
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 6 to 8 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled, plus more for garnish
  • bacon grease
  • 8 ounces cream cheese cut in cubes
  • 1 to 2 cups Shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 cups chopped baby kale optional (you can also use baby spinach)
  • Chopped scallions for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Cutting board
  • Forks/Shredder Claws
  • Soup Bowls

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Place chicken breasts inside the slow cooker and season them thoroughly with onion powder, garlic powder, dried dill weed, dried chives, salt, and pepper.
  2. Pour chicken broth around the chicken breasts, avoiding pouring directly over them.
  3. Cook 4 slices of bacon until crisp, then crumble and add to the slow cooker along with the bacon grease.
  4. Add the cubed cream cheese to the slow cooker.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 6 hours OR on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours.
  6. Remove the cooked chicken, shred it on a cutting board using two forks or shredder claws, and then return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese and chopped kale.
  8. Cover and cook for 5 to 8 more minutes, or until the cheese is melted, kale is wilted, and everything is heated through.
  9. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust seasoning accordingly.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with more bacon crumbles and scallions, and serve.

Notes

This hearty soup is perfect for a chilly evening and is easily customizable with your preferred amount of cheese or greens. Adjust seasoning to taste.