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Crack Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe Easy Homemade Comfort Soup

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A creamy, cheesy chicken noodle soup packed with tender chicken, sharp cheddar, and wide egg noodles that soak up all the flavorful broth. Perfect for a quick, comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound / 450 g), shredded after cooking
  • 6 ounces (170 g) wide egg noodles
  • 1 cup (about 4 ounces / 115 g) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces (115 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the chicken breasts in a large pot and cover with 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 15 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Remove chicken and set aside to cool slightly, keeping the broth in the pot.
  2. Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces using two forks.
  3. In the same pot, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant but not browned.
  4. Lower heat to medium-low. Add softened cream cheese to the pot and stir until melted smoothly into the broth. Sprinkle in salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes if using.
  5. Stir shredded chicken back into the pot. Add egg noodles and bring soup back to a simmer. Cook for 7-9 minutes or until noodles are tender but not mushy, stirring gently occasionally.
  6. Remove pot from heat. Stir in shredded cheddar cheese and optional heavy cream until melted and soup is creamy.
  7. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley. Optionally, add extra cracked black pepper on top.

Notes

Do not rush cooking the noodles to avoid sogginess or toughness. Melt cream cheese slowly to prevent lumps. Use freshly cooked chicken for best flavor and texture. Adjust seasoning to taste before adding noodles. For dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and cheddar with vegan alternatives and use coconut or almond milk instead of heavy cream. Store noodles separately from soup to prevent mushiness when reheating.

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