This creamy slow cooked soup is loaded with tender chicken, cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, fresh spinach, and a hint of Ranch seasoning. Total comfort food!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I’m so excited that soup weather is here, and this Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup is one I’ll be making often this fall and winter.
I mean, what’s not to love about chicken, cheddar cheese and bacon, simmered all day in a creamy broth? With more cheese and bacon on top for garnish, of course!
Oh, and there’s fresh spinach in there too. Which I’m really hoping cancels out all the fat and calories from the cheese and bacon.
I know…..that’s not how it works. But it’s not going to stop me from enjoying a bowl of this delicious soup every once in a while. And my kids will happily eat their veggies this way.
Not to mention, chicken, bacon and Ranch (with cheese!) has got to be one of the best savory flavor combinations ever. My family definitely loves it, and devours this soup whenever I make it.
Plus, I really love the convenience of anything that simmers all day in the slow cooker. I’m all for a meal that allows me to do most of the prep work early in the day.
For a slightly lighter version of this soup, you can replace the cream with Half and Half, or even milk. It won’t be quite as thick and creamy, but it will still be delicious.
Obviously, there isn’t much about this recipe that’s low-fat, except for maybe the spinach. But this soup is definitely worth the occasional indulgence.
I love to serve it with some crusty bread for dipping and a nice green salad. It’s a hearty meal that satisfies all of the hungry folks at my house!
If you’re looking for something warm, comforting and delicious to make when cold weather strikes, this Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup is a must try!
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Ingredients
- Chicken
- Cream cheese
- Cheddar cheese
- Chicken broth
- Produce: spinach, green onions
- Ranch seasoning mix
- Bacon
- Cream
- Salt and pepper
Slow Cooker Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup
Ingredients
- 1.5 to 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 1 oz. package dry Ranch seasoning mix
- 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese plus more for serving
- 2-3 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 6-8 slices bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 green onions chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Add chicken breasts to a lightly greased slow cooker. In a medium bowl, whisk together chicken broth, water and Ranch seasoning mix. Pour over chicken.
- Add softened cream cheese to crockpot along with chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove chicken from crock pot and shred; set aside. Stir in cheese, spinach, and most of the bacon (reserve some for garnish). Return shredded chicken to crockpot.
- Cover and cook 10-15 minutes more, until spinach is wilted and cheese is melted. Stir in cream just before serving. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Serve topped with additional cheese, bacon and chopped green onions.
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