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Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet
Simple and delicious weeknight chicken recipe that you can make in one pan in about 30 minutes!
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Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crack Chicken and Rice Skillet
Servings: 4

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!
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