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Slow cooker crack chicken potato soup served hot, rich with cheese and tender chicken pieces.

Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Potato Soup

A creamy slow cooker soup made with tender shredded chicken, cheddar cheese, bacon, and herbs, finished with leafy greens for a comforting and flavorful meal.
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Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Slow Cooker Crack Chicken Potato Soup
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 5 hours
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 2 lb chicken breasts
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp dried dill weed
  • 1 tsp dried chives
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 –8 c low-sodium chicken broth
  • 4 slices bacon cooked and crumbled (plus additional for garnish)
  • Reserved bacon grease
  • 8 oz cream cheese cut into cubes
  • 1 –2 c shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 c chopped baby kale or baby spinach optional
  • Chopped scallions for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of a slow cooker.
  • Season the chicken evenly with onion powder, garlic powder, dill, chives, salt, and black pepper, ensuring all sides are coated.
  • Pour the chicken broth into the slow cooker, distributing it around the chicken rather than directly over it.
  • Add the cooked bacon crumbles and a small amount of the reserved bacon grease to the slow cooker.
  • Scatter the cubed cream cheese over the contents of the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 5–6 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
  • Remove the chicken breasts and shred them using two forks or meat shredder claws.
  • Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and incorporated.
  • Stir in the chopped kale or spinach, if using. Cover and cook for an additional 5–8 minutes, or until the greens are wilted and the soup is heated through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.
  • Ladle into serving bowls and garnish with additional bacon crumbles and chopped scallions. Serve warm.

Notes

This recipe is naturally gluten free when prepared with certified gluten-free chicken broth, bacon, cream cheese, and shredded cheese. Always verify labels, as some processed products may contain gluten-based additives or cross-contamination.