What Is Chicken bouillon, powdered and How Can I Use It?

Chicken bouillon, powdered rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 82 recipes to cook with it.

What is chicken bouillon, powdered?

Powdered chicken bouillon/stock is dehydrated broth (bouillon in French) or stock formed into a powder.

It is made by dehydrating vegetables, meat stock, a small portion of solid fat (such as hydrogenated oil), salt (usually well over 50%) and seasonings (usually including monosodium glutamate).

Broth made from chicken bouillon powder is different in taste from fresh broth because of its higher salt content and flavours changed by the boiling process.

It is widely used in English cooking to add flavour, particularly in soups, stews and casseroles.

Nutrition

Where found

Chicken bouillon, powdered is usually found in the soups section or aisle of the grocery store or supermarket.

Food group

Chicken bouillon, powdered is a member of the Soups, Sauces, and Gravies US Department of Agriculture nutritional food group.

How much does chicken bouillon, powdered weigh?

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Recipes using chicken bouillon, powdered

There are 82 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Chicken Stir-Fry

Quick Chinese chicken stir-fry with broccoli, carrots, and celery in a savory soy-ginger sauce. Marinate 30 minutes, cook in 10 for a weeknight dinner that beats takeout.

Herbed Fresh Tomato Soup

Herbed fresh tomato soup blends six peeled tomatoes with basil, thyme, and a hit of hot pepper sauce, then purees smooth for a low-fat, freezer-friendly weeknight bowl. Light, herby, and budget kind.

Bennigan's Potato Soup

Bennigan's potato soup copycat with diced potatoes, ham and chicken stock, and a roux-thickened milk finish. The Irish-pub-style creamy potato soup that turned a chain restaurant into a cult favorite.

Low-Fat Broccoli Soup

On a rainy day, sit down and enjoy this savory broccoli soup that's easy to make and healthy for you.

Chicken Pesto Vegetable Stir-Fry with Fettuccine

Quick, easy and delicious! An ideal supper on a busy week day.

Crescent City Red Beans & Rice (Crock-Pot)

New Orleans red beans and rice made easy in the slow cooker. Dried red beans cooked low with a smoky ham hock, garlic, and bay, thickened creamy, then piled over rice with browned smoked sausage.

Favorite Pork Stroganoff

Chunks of pork with a sour cream sauce. An easy simmering recipe.

Ground Beef Barley Soup

A hearty and comforting classic beef and barley soup that's very easy to make.

Octoberfest Bratwurst & Sauerkraut Skillet Dinner

Quick and easy, belly warming perfect with a pint of German beer.

Chicken Marsala

Tender chicken breast pieces and sliced mushrooms in a lovely Marsala wine sauce. Great over pasta or with risotto.

Chicken French

Turned out very well. I seasoned the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper before dipping in the flour and egg. The thin sauce added a nice tang. I also added a teaspoon of cornstarch blended in water to the sauce and cooked for about one minute to thicken up the sauce a bit.

Bob's Beer Cheese Soup

Thick and creamy beer cheese soup built with Cheez Whiz, milk, sharp cheddar spread and a full cup of beer, spiced with Tabasco, Worcestershire and cayenne. A Wisconsin-style tavern soup ready in 40 minutes.

Chicken & Stuffing

A whole chicken stuffed with herbed stuffing mix, pressure-cooked until juicy, and finished with a quick homemade gravy. Comfort food that feeds a crowd with minimal fuss.

Dorothy Flatman's Beans & Ham ( Revised

A set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipe with dried pinto beans, diced ham, carrots, celery, and a double-bouillon broth. Eight hours on low gives you thick, smoky, soul-warming beans.

Spicy Chicken with Peach Chutney

Tender chicken in a creamy curry and sour cream sauce with ginger and cumin, served over rice with homemade peach chutney. A sweet-and-spicy weeknight dinner that comes together fast.

Herbed Vegetable Soup

Chilled herbed vegetable soup pureed with carrots, tomatoes, red potatoes, and red peppers, then blended with buttermilk, marjoram, thyme, and lemon juice. A creamy cold summer soup.

Curried Chicken Rolls

Flattened chicken breasts stuffed with curried rice, sweet raisins, and herbs, then pan-browned and simmered in white wine. An elegant weeknight main that looks fancy but comes together in about an hour.

Curried Chicken Dinner

Tender chicken breast simmered in a light curry broth, then tossed in a silky orange juice and sherry glaze with ginger, crisp celery, and bright bell peppers. Served over fluffy brown rice for a low-cal weeknight dinner that still brings bold flavor.

Asparagus Vichyssoise

Asparagus vichyssoise made in the microwave with fresh asparagus, potatoes, and skim milk. This light, low-fat cold soup is blended silky-smooth and chilled overnight for a refreshing make-ahead starter.

Chicken with Raspberry Sauce

Skillet chicken breast simmered in orange juice and topped with a fresh raspberry sauce thickened with cornstarch. Fruity, elegant, and low-fat with a hint of nutmeg.

Hot Turkey Sandwiches

Hot turkey sandwiches on Italian bread with a Monterey Jack cheese sauce, sliced tomatoes, and sauteed onions. Made entirely in the microwave in about 30 minutes.

Sweet'N' Sour Chicken

Slow cooker sweet and sour chicken with pineapple chunks, brown sugar, red wine vinegar, carrots, and green pepper. A dump-and-go crockpot dinner that works with frozen chicken.

California Almond Pilaf

Brown rice almond pilaf with raisins, chicken bouillon, and toasted slivered almonds. A nutty, one-pot side dish with stovetop and microwave instructions included.

English Pea Soup

Light English pea soup blended with fresh spinach, lettuce, and green onions. A low-fat pureed soup with bright green color and clean garden flavor.

Chicken 'N Hash Brown Bake

Chicken and hash brown bake layered with mushrooms, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, and topped with sliced almonds. Comfort-food casserole that turns leftover roast chicken into Sunday dinner.

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