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Creamy Crack Chicken Noodle Soup

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A rich, velvety chicken noodle soup with a creamy broth made from cream cheese and spices, perfect for cozy comfort food.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 8 ounces egg noodles
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 6 cups chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and cut into 1-inch chunks.
  2. Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Add chicken pieces to the pot, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and smoked paprika. Cook until chicken is opaque and nearly cooked through, about 7-8 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, scrape browned bits from the bottom, and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Cut softened cream cheese into small cubes and stir into the simmering soup until fully melted and creamy.
  7. Stir in egg noodles and heavy cream. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender, about 7-9 minutes.
  8. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add broth or water if soup is too thick.
  9. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Notes

For gluten-free, substitute egg noodles with gluten-free pasta or spiralized vegetables like zucchini noodles. For dairy-free, use coconut cream instead of heavy cream and a dairy-free cream cheese alternative. To avoid lumps, soften cream cheese before adding and stir continuously. Do not overcook noodles to prevent mushiness. Leftovers keep well for 3 days in the fridge; reheat gently with added broth or water. Freeze broth and chicken separately from noodles to avoid mushiness.

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