Cracker Barrel Chicken And Rice Recipe: Hearty & Delicious
Learn how to make Cracker Barrel Chicken And Rice Recipe at home with this easy one-skillet meal. Featuring tender chicken, creamy mushroom sauce, and perfectly cooked rice, it’s a comforting dish packed with flavor and simple ingredients.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1/2 lb chicken tenderloins, fresh
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of mushroom soup
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken Bouillon, heaping
- 1 cup water.
Instructions
- 1
Dice the chicken thighs into small pieces and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat a small amount of oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Cook the chopped onion for approximately three minutes, or until it becomes transparent.
- 3
Add the fresh mushrooms and cook for another 3 minutes until they soften.
- 4
Add the diced chicken thighs and chicken tenderloins to the skillet. Stir occasionally and cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper, and a heaping spoonful of Better than Bouillon Chicken Bouillon.
- 6
Pour in the cream of mushroom soup and water. Stir everything together until it’s well-combined and let it simmer for 5-8 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- 7
Gently stir in the cooked rice until it’s fully mixed with the chicken and creamy sauce. Let it cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.
- 8
Adjust seasonings to taste if needed. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade Cracker Barrel-style chicken and rice!