Description
This Best Crack Chicken Rice Soup is the ultimate cozy meal—rich, creamy, and packed with savory shredded chicken, smoky bacon, tender rice, and melty cheese. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, hearty lunch, or comfort food for a chilly night, this easy recipe delivers big flavor in every bite. Great for weeknight meals, family gatherings, or when you need healthy-ish comfort with pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
3/4 cup long grain white rice, cooked
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup diced carrots
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or heavy cream
1 packet ranch seasoning mix
2 tbsp butter or olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots; sauté for 5-7 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
2. Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning, then pour in the chicken broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
3. Add the shredded chicken and cooked rice. Stir to combine.
4. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cream cheese and milk. Mix until fully melted and smooth.
5. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted, then fold in chopped bacon.
6. Simmer soup for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
7. Serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melting.
Stir continuously after adding dairy.
Let soup rest before serving to thicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg