Indulge in the ultimate comfort food experience with our slow-cooker cheesy chicken and bacon soup. This hearty and flavorful soup is a perfect blend of tender chicken, crispy bacon, and a creamy, cheesy broth. With minimal effort and a few simple ingredients, you can create a satisfying and delicious meal that the whole family will love. From the rich cheddar cheese to the smoky bacon, every spoonful is packed with flavor. This soup is not only easy to make but also versatile, allowing you to customize it to your liking. Whether you prefer a thicker or thinner consistency, more vegetables, or a spicier kick, this recipe can be easily adjusted to suit your taste preferences. Get ready to warm up with a bowl of this comforting cheesy chicken and bacon soup, perfect for a cozy dinner or a quick and easy lunch.
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SLOW COOKER CHICKEN, BACON, AND POTATO SOUP
This soup is perfect for ushering in fall: It's hearty enough for the beginning of soup season, yet brothy and veggie-packed so that it doesn't feel too heavy. Pair it with a slaw or kale side salad and crusty whole-grain bread for a light, satisfying dinner. This recipe is ideal for a weekend, when you can check on the slow cooker after just a few hours; though you won't be able to leave the soup unattended all day, this still offers the benefit of hands-free, fuss-free cooking. Either baby red, Yukon Gold, or fingerling potatoes will work well here, as they'll maintain their shape nicely during cooking.
Provided by Ana Kelly
Time 4h
Yield Serves 6 (serving size: 1 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan. Set bacon aside.
- Sprinkle chicken with seasoning blend. Add chicken to bacon drippings in pan; cook 8 minutes, browning on all sides. Transfer chicken using a slotted spoon to a 6-quart electric slow cooker, reserving any drippings in pan. Add leek, carrot, and celery to drippings in pan; sauté 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup stock, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add leek mixture, bacon, remaining 3 cups stock, salt, pepper, and thyme sprigs to slow cooker. Cover and cook on LOW for 2 hours. Add potatoes; cover and cook on LOW for 2 more hours or until potatoes are tender.
- Remove chicken from slow cooker with a slotted spoon; discard thyme sprigs. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces; discard bones. Return chicken to slow cooker; add spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 4.3 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 521 mg, Sugar 2 g
SLOW COOKER DUMP AND GO CHEESY CHICKEN
A creamy, Cheddar cheesy soup sauce cooked with chicken and a little seasoning in a slow cooker. This is an easy way to enjoy a great chicken dinner, even when you run out of time!! The trick is do not lift lid while cooking! Make with rice, pasta, or potatoes.
Provided by Chris Mueller
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 6h5m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Spray slow cooker with cooking spray. Place chicken breasts inside. In a medium bowl mix together soup and milk, and pour mixture over chicken. Season with salt and pepper to taste and garlic powder.
- Cook on High for about 6 hours. Note: Do not lift lid while cooking!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 112.8 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1034.4 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
SLOW COOKER POTATO-BACON SOUP
Comfort food at its best! Perfect in a mug by the fireplace or served up in your best china on Christmas Eve. This slow cooker potato-bacon soup is a crowd pleaser. I made up this recipe when I had friends coming over on a cold night and they all loved it. I promised to share my recipe, so here it is. Enjoy!
Provided by meyer
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Potato Soup Recipes
Time 6h30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; reserve drippings in the pan. Crumble 6 strips of bacon, saving 3 for garnish.
- Heat bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Cook onion in the hot drippings until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer potatoes, crumbled bacon, onions, and garlic powder to a slow cooker. Pour broth over the top. Cook on Low until potatoes are tender, about 6 hours.
- Whisk half-and-half and flour together in a bowl. Add to the slow cooker and whisk to mash up some of the potatoes. Stir in 3 cups of Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend. Mix until cheese is melted and fully incorporated.
- Crumble remaining bacon. Top with remaining cheese, crumbled bacon, and chives before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 380.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.2 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 580.6 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY POTATO SOUP WITH BACON
Get out the slow cooker to make a tasty Slow-Cooker Cheesy Potato Soup with Bacon! Prep time for this simple slow-cooker potato soup is just 20 minutes.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Soup Recipes
Time 7h20m
Yield 12 servings, 1 cup per serving
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- PLACE chicken broth, potatoes, celery, onion and pepper into slow cooker. Cook on low for approximately 6 hours until vegetables are tender.
- ADD bacon to the slow cooker.
- COMBINE cream, VELVEETA cubes, cheese and yogurt in a saucepan on the stove. Cook over low to medium heat until hot.
- POUR cheese mixture into slow cooker, stirring constantly.
- COMBINE cornstarch and cold water in a separate bowl, mixing well. Slowly add to slow cooker. Cook 30 more minutes are serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY CHICKEN
Almost too easy, the chicken cooks in a creamy, cheesy sauce that is delicious over noodles. This freezes well, too
Provided by Kathleen Traylor
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 8h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place chicken breasts in the crock pot.
- Mix the undiluted soups together with the garlic powder and pour over chicken.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours , until chicken is tender.
- Serve with the delicious sauce over rice or noodles.
SLOW-COOKER CHEESY BACON-RANCH POTATO SOUP
Is it possible to fit all your favorite things into one slow cooker? We think we've come pretty close with this creamy, rich, slow-cooker potato soup.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 5h45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. Heat 12-inch skillet over medium heat; cook bacon 10 to 15 minutes or until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble 3 slices of the bacon; cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Crumble remaining 3 slices, and transfer to slow cooker.
- Pour all but 1 tablespoon bacon drippings out of skillet. Add onion to skillet; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker. Stir in broth, potatoes and ranch dressing mix.
- Cover; cook on Low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until bubbly and potatoes are tender.
- Increase heat setting to High; stir in whipping cream. In small bowl, beat cornstarch and water with whisk. Beat cornstarch mixture into soup; cover and cook about 15 minutes or until slightly thickened.
- Add Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese to slow cooker; stir until melted. Add 1 1/2 cups of the Cheddar cheese; stir until melted. Serve soup with remaining 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and reserved crumbled bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 2 g, Protein 23 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1 1/2 g
EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN SOUP
Delicious and flavorful easy slow cooker chicken soup.
Provided by Tara Harrison
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Cream Soup Recipes Cream of Chicken Soup Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix water, cream of mushroom soup, chicken, onion, celery, carrots, baby bell peppers, and onion soup mix together in a slow cooker.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Shred chicken using two forks and stir soup well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 164.9 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 4.8 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 809.5 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
Tips:
- Prep your ingredients beforehand: Dicing the chicken, bacon, and vegetables ahead of time will save you time when you're ready to cook.
- Use a good quality cheese: The type of cheese you use will greatly impact the flavor of the soup. Use a sharp cheddar or a blend of cheeses for a richer flavor.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken can become dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 3-4 hours on low or 1-2 hours on high.
- Add the cream cheese and milk at the end: Stirring in the cream cheese and milk at the end of the cooking time will help prevent the soup from curdling.
- Serve with your favorite toppings: Top the soup with shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, diced tomatoes, or chopped green onions before serving.
Conclusion:
This slow-cooker cheesy chicken and bacon soup is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's easy to make, and the slow cooker does all the work. Plus, it's a great way to use up leftover chicken and bacon. Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers for a complete meal.
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