Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet
Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet is an easy and delicious one pan dinner the whole family will love.
If you already make and love the classic Crockpot Crack Chicken Sandwich recipe you will enjoy this one pan chicken and rice dinner! It has the same flavors, but in an easy and convenient rice skillet meal.
This meal is great for a busy weeknight or if you are looking for something quick, cozy, and filling.
This chicken and rice meal is made with simple ingredients you probably already have in your refrigerator and pantry. It’s made with chicken breast, ranch seasoning, bacon, cheese, chicken broth, rice, and cream cheese.
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If you love easy one pan rice meals, check out my Marry Me Chicken and Rice. This has all of the flavors of the popular Marry Me Chicken dish but in a rice skillet meal.
Another one pot meal my family always enjoys is Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice. The leftovers of this meal reheat well and also make great burritos!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, cut into cubes
- Butter
- Onion, chopped
- Salt, pepper, smoked paprika, ranch seasoning
- Minced garlic
- Chicken broth
- White jasmine rice, rinsed
- Colby Jack cheese, shredded
- Cream cheese
- Bacon, cooked and crumbled
- Green onions, chopped
Make One Pan Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet
To start making this super easy recipe, prep just a couple of your ingredients!
Cut 1 lb of chicken breasts into small pieces or cubes.
Next, measure out your seasonings and gather all of your ingredients.
Add butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and spread out evenly in pan. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and ranch seasoning.
Once the chicken is almost cooked through add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Stir and let cook for just a few minutes.
Next, create a well and add the rinsed rice to the center of the skillet.
Stir and let the rice toast for just a couple of minutes.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover with a lid.
Let cook covered for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked.
Once the rice is fully cooked, add about a cup of shredded cheese and stir.
Top with more cheese, crumbled bacon, and cover with the lid.
Let the skillet sit on the stove covered to melt the cheese or pop it in the oven under the broiler for just a few minutes.
Serve Crack Chicken and Rice
Once the cheese is nice and melted, it’s time to eat. Top with chopped green onions. I served this with an easy salad kit, but any veggie would make a great side.
Be sure to save any leftovers you may have in a sealed container in the refrigerator. The leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.
You will love this recipe because its easy, all made in one pan, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner, and will have your kids going back for seconds!
Tips and Frequently Asked Questions
- I used Jasmine rice in this recipe. If you use a different type of recipe you may need to adjust the liquid/cooking time.
- The rice should be rinsed before going in the skillet and will cook in the chicken broth.
- I love shredded Colby Jack cheese from a block of cheese for a better melting consistency, but shredded cheddar would also work in this recipe.
- If you don’t have any leftover bacon from breakfast you will have to cook some bacon or you could use bacon bits instead. I prefer to bake bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Use parchment paper for easy clean up.
- The 2 oz of cream cheese adds richness and a creamy texture, but you can skip it to keep the dish lighter.
- Crack Chicken is a popular name for recipes that are made using ranch seasoning, bacon, cheese, and cream cheese because the flavor combo is addictive. If you like this recipe try my Crockpot Crack Chicken Sandwiches!
Similar Recipes
- Crockpot Crack Chicken Sandwiches
- Crockpot Jalapeño Crack Chicken Sandwiches
- Crockpot Parmesan Garlic Chicken Sandwiches
- Crockpot Marry Me Chicken Sandwiches
- Cheesy Broccoli Chicken and Rice Skillet
- Marry Me Chicken and Rice
- Cheesy Chicken Taco Rice
If you try my Crack Chicken and Rice recipe I hope you love it! Leave me a comment or pin this recipe to your Pinterest account.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp each of pepper and smoked paprika
- 1 tbsp ranch seasoning
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 cups of chicken broth
- 1 cup white jasmine rice rinsed
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Colby Jack cheese
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 4 pieces of bacon cooked and crumbled
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small pieces.
- Add butter to a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and spread out evenly in pan. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and ranch seasoning.
- Once chicken is almost cooked through add chopped onions and minced garlic. Make a well in the center of the skillet and add the rice. Stir the rice around for a minute or two to let it toast.
- Next, add the chicken broth and stir everything together well. Bring the whole skillet to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cover with a lid.
- Let cook covered for about 15-20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Add about a cup of shredded cheese and stir. Top with more cheese, crumbled bacon and cover with the lid to let the cheese melt or pop it in the oven under the broiler for just a few minutes.
- Top with chopped green onions. Enjoy! Let me know if you try it out!
Notes
- I used Jasmine rice in this recipe. If you use a different type of recipe you may need to adjust the liquid/cooking time.
- The rice should be rinsed before going in the skillet and will cook in the chicken broth.
- I love shredded Colby Jack cheese from a block of cheese for a better melting consistency, but shredded cheddar would also work in this recipe.
- If you don’t have any leftover bacon from breakfast you will have to cook some bacon or you could use bacon bits instead. I prefer to bake bacon in the oven at 400 degrees F for 20-25 minutes. Use parchment paper for easy clean up.
- The 2 oz of cream cheese adds richness and a creamy texture, but you can skip it to keep the dish lighter.
- Crack Chicken is a popular name for recipes that are made using ranch seasoning, bacon, cheese, and cream cheese because the flavor combo is addictive. If you like this recipe try my Crockpot Crack Chicken Sandwiches!