This crack chicken and rice skillet is an easy and delicious one-pan recipe your whole family will enjoy! Perfect for a busy weeknight.
Here’s a recipe that will knock your socks off! This crack chicken and rice skillet recipe is an easy and delicious family dinner recipe that everyone will love. It’s a simple recipe that takes about 30 minutes to make. The flavoring of this recipe is out of this world. You’ll love how easy it is to make, how amazing it tastes, and how filling it is. Perfect for those busy weeknights when you want something delicious for dinner.
Now, I’m about to be really honest with you for a second. I am not a fan of crack chicken recipes. I have made a few and thought they were just ok. BUT this crack chicken and rice skillet recipe was amazing! I loved the flavoring and the way it all came together. I would say this recipe takes about 30 minutes to make. This is great for those baseball nights when you get home from a game around 7 pm and need to have a fast and easy meal on the table soon.
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Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons of butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of pepper
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning
- 1 tablespoon of minced garlic
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup of jasmine rice
- 1 and 1/2 cups of shredded Colby jack cheese
- 2 ounces of cream cheese
- 4 pieces of cooked bacon
- 2 green onions, chopped
How To Make This Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet Recipe
- Add butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add cut chicken and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and ranch seasoning.
- Once the chicken is almost fully cooked, add in the onions and minced garlic. Stir together for a minute or two.
- Create a well in the center of the skillet and add the rice. Stir the rice around for a minute or two.
- Then, add in the chicken broth and stir everything together. Bring the skillet to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce to low heat and cover for 15-20 minutes.
- Once rice is fully cooked, add in the cream cheese and 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Combine well.
- Top with the remaining cheese and crumble the bacon. Cover again until the cheese melts.
- Top with green onions, serve, and enjoy!
More Family Dinner Recipes
- Chicken and Rice Casserole: An Easy and Delicious Family Dinner
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- High-Protein Chicken Enchiladas: A Quick and Filling Meal
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Final Thoughts
I hope you enjoy this crack chicken and rice skillet recipe as much as my family does. This recipe is perfect for a busy weeknight when you want something filling and easy to make. I loved the flavoring of this recipe. The ranch really takes it to another level. If you have any questions or comments on this recipe, let me know in the comments below. I love hearing from all of you.
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Thanks for reading,
Kel
