Crack Chicken Soup with Orzo

This Crack Chicken Soup is creamy and decadent with the flavors of ranch. We make it easy using rotisserie chicken and also add pasta. Made all in one pot, it’s a 30 minute recipe that tastes like it simmered for hours.

This Crack Chicken Soup with Orzo pasta is a cheesy soup is the easiest recipe to make and is so comforting. This can soon become a classic food in your household, the whole family is sure to love this delicious, rich, creamy recipe! It is a combination of all the flavors of crack chicken in a hearty soup, perfect for the cold weather months! Orzo is our favorite, but this soup can be made with any type of pasta you like.

This recipe is simple and easy, since we only use one pot and rotisserie chicken, it can be whipped up for a cold snow day or even as a pick me up when someone in your house is feeling sick. If you enjoy our cheesy potato soup, or our creamy chicken noodles, you will be sure to love this classic comforting dish!

I just made this and OMG!!! I only had beef bone broth on hand. It came out way thicker than your video, but holy soup! Delicious isn’t enough to describe how incredibly yummy this is! – Elizabeth

The flavor is amazing! Will definitely make over and over! I’ve never made orzo before and we love it! – Angie

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Easy to make with minimal ingredients -comforting flavors in 30 minutes.
• Minimal Cleanup -one pot recipe.
• Perfect for anyone -all ages and even picky eaters love this.

Ingredients:

• Rotisserie Chicken -this is the best type of chicken for crack chicken soup, quick and easy.
• Bacon -adds a rich, meaty flavor to compliment the seasonings.
• Low Sodium Chicken Stock -using low sodium will help keep the saltiness down, giving a slight health benefit with the same taste.
• Orzo Pasta -this pasta has a similar shape to rice. Feel free to use other pasta for this recipe as well.
• Ranch Seasoning -the best part! Provides rich flavor that takes the soup to the next level.
• Garlic Powder -another great flavor addition, its a classic!
• Black Pepper -simple yet essential.
• Smoked Paprika -if you are sensitive to spice you might want to skip this step, but I like the little kick it adds.
• Onion Powder -another classic flavor component to compliment the soup.
• Heavy Cream -this is what will give your soup the creaminess to bring it all together.
• Shredded Colby Jack Cheese -hand shredded is best, pre-shredded does not melt well.
• Cream Cheese -another creamy addition to richen the soup.
• Sour Cream -if you prefer to swap this with greek yogurt you can, but I like to keep things classic.
• Dried Parsley – optional for garnish.

How To Make Crack Chicken Soup with Orzo:

1. Remove rotisserie chicken from bones and remove skin.
2. Cut up to preferred size.

3. Cook bacon how you like and chop up once cooled.
4. Shred cheese if not using pre shredded.

5. Add chicken stock to dutch oven or pot and bring to boil.
6. Add orzo and allow to boil around 4-5 min then reduce heat to simmer.

7. Add seasonings and stir until combined.

8. Now add softened cream cheese and sour cream. (I like to use a whisk here to combine quicker)
9. Add chicken and bacon along with heavy cream.

10. Slowly work in Colby jack cheese until completely melted and smooth.

11. Add dried parsley for color if desired. Enjoy! 

Expert Tips:

• Use rotisserie chicken for ease.
• Shred your cheese by hand, don’t use pre-shredded.
  
• Use softened cream cheese as well as room temperature sour cream and add them at the end for smoothness.
• Don’t remove the bacon fat from the pan, this is where the flavor is.
  
• Other types of pasta to use include elbow macaroni, broken spaghetti, ditalini, or even rice is a good substitution. 

What to Serve With Crack Chicken Soup with Orzo:

The richness of the soup can be balanced out with a fresh salad, like Caesar, a classic house, or any of your favorite salad options. 

The soup can also be accompanied with a hearty slice of garlic bread, breadsticks or cheesy bread to add some substance to the soup.

Storage and Make-Ahead Instructions:

While this soup is best served fresh, it can also be refrigerated or frozen for later use. Just make sure when storing the soup it is kept in an airtight container at a steady cold temperature. Refrigerating will only keep it fresh for less than one week, but freezing this dish can keep it delicious for months.

To reheat you can use a microwave or put the soup in a pot over the stove and slowly reheat, adding a splash of water or cream to rehydrate as needed.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the flavor of crack chicken soup? A delicious combination of cheese, ranch, tender chicken, and bacon make a creamy, savory soup.

Why did my crack chicken soup separate? Sometimes when adding dairy or cream in combination with the high heat, the liquid and fat can separate. Make sure your dairy products are room temperature before adding into the soup.

Can I use another pasta besides orzo? Yes! any pasta will work for this recipe, orzo is just our personal favorite.

More Delicious Soup Recipes To Try:

• Marry Me Chicken and Potato Soup
• Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits
• Ham and Cheddar Chowder
• Brisket Chili

Crack Chicken and Orzo Soup

This Crack Chicken Soup is creamy and decadent with the flavors of ranch. We make it easy using rotisserie chicken and also add pasta. Made all in one pot, it's a 30 minute recipe that tastes like it simmered for hours.

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes

Servings: 10

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Equipment

• Bearded Butchers Ranch Seasoning

Ingredients

• 1 rotisserie chicken
• 1 lb bacon
• 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 16 oz orzo pasta
• 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1.5 tsp black pepper
• 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 1.5 tsp onion powder
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz shredded Colby jack cheese
• 4 oz cream cheese
• 4 oz sour cream
• salt(to taste)
• dried parsley(optional)

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Instructions

• Remove rotisserie chicken from bones and remove skin. Cut up to preferred size.
• Cook bacon how you like and chop up once cooled.
• Shred cheese if not using pre shredded.
• Add chicken stock to dutch oven or pot and bring to boil.
• Add orzo and allow to boil around 4-5 min then reduce heat to simmer.
• Add seasonings and stir until combined.
• Now add softened cream cheese and sour cream.(I like to use a whisk here to combine quicker)
• Introduce chicken and bacon along with heavy cream.
• Slowly work in Colby jack cheese until completely melted and smooth.
• Add dried parsley for color if desired. Enjoy!