Crock Pot King Ranch Chicken Soup Recipe
This Crock Pot King Ranch Chicken Soup is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with a creamy blend of Rotel tomatoes, mushroom soup, and classic Tex-Mex spices. Slow-cooked to perfection in a crock pot, this hearty soup is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy meals. Served with shredded Mexican cheese, fresh cilantro, and crispy tortilla chips, it’s a family favorite that requires minimal hands-on time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours (low setting) or 4 hours (high setting)
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes (low) or 4 hours 15 minutes (high)
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Ingredients
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Vegetables and Aromatics
- 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
- 1 cup yellow onion, peeled & chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, peeled & minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded & diced
Soup Base and Proteins
- 20 ounces Rotel (2 cans)
- 18 ounces creamy mushroom soup (1 can)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 ounce taco seasoning (1 packet)
- 3 cups chicken broth
Spices
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
Dairy
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- Shredded Mexican cheese blend, to taste, for serving
Garnishes
- Chopped cilantro, to taste, for serving (optional)
- Tortilla chips, to taste, for serving
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped yellow onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Bell Pepper: Add the diced red bell pepper to the skillet and continue sautéing for an additional 2-3 minutes until the pepper begins to soften.
- Combine Ingredients in Crock Pot: Transfer the sautéed mixture to your crock pot. Add the Rotel tomatoes, creamy mushroom soup, shredded chicken, taco seasoning, chicken broth, ground cumin, and chili powder. Stir everything well to combine.
- Add Cream Cheese: Dollop the cream cheese on top of the soup mixture in the crock pot without stirring it in yet.
- Slow Cook: Cover the crock pot and set it to low for 6-8 hours or on high for 4-6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to become rich and creamy.
- Finish & Serve: Once cooking is complete, stir the soup thoroughly to incorporate the melted cream cheese. Serve hot, garnished with shredded Mexican cheese, chopped cilantro, and crunchy tortilla chips.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add fresh lime juice or hot sauce just before serving.
- Using leftover rotisserie chicken can reduce prep time.
- To achieve a thicker consistency, cook the soup uncovered during the last hour of cooking.
Keywords: King Ranch Chicken Soup, Crock Pot Soup, Slow Cooker Chicken Soup, Tex-Mex Chicken Soup, Creamy Chicken Soup
