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 81 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.

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Quick facts

Where to find chicken bouillon, powdered: 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.

In Chinese

鸡精，粉状

British (UK) term

Chicken bouillon, powdered

en français

bouillon de poulet en poudre

en español

de caldo de pollo en polvo

How much does chicken bouillon, powdered weigh?

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Recipes using chicken bouillon, powdered

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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.

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.

Pine Nut Dressing

Pine nut dressing with sauteed ground beef, onions, and toasted pine nuts tossed with orzo pasta. A savory, Middle Eastern-inspired stuffing ready in 20 minutes.

Rice & Pine Nuts

Brown rice pilaf with toasted pine nuts, sweet raisins, garlic, and fresh parsley. A Middle Eastern-inspired whole grain side dish with nutty texture and bright herbs.

Chicken Filled Manicotti

Manicotti shells stuffed with curry-spiced chicken and green onions, baked until tender, then topped with a cool yogurt-tomato-cumin sauce. A bold Italian-Indian fusion that's unlike anything you've tried.

Tuna Mushroom Casserole

From-scratch tuna mushroom casserole with Swiss cheese, green beans, dill, and buttered bread crumb topping. No canned soup needed. Homemade comfort food that beats the shortcut version every time.

Asparagus-Egg Casserole

Hearty asparagus and hard-boiled egg casserole in a creamy mustard sauce with mushrooms and crushed cheese crackers on top. A retro-style vegetable bake that's pure nostalgic comfort.

Hearty Turkey Noodle Soup

Hearty turkey noodle soup: leftover turkey, egg noodles and the classic mirepoix simmered into a comforting weeknight bowl. Ready in 30 minutes, made for the day after Thanksgiving.

Bazaar Vegetable Soup

Hearty bazaar vegetable soup with split peas, pearl barley, lima beans, carrots, onion, and dill simmered low and slow until thick and stew-like. Old-fashioned comfort soup for cold days.

Shrimp Pasta Salad

Cold shrimp pasta salad with wine-poached shrimp, fresh basil, sweet peas, and bell pepper in a Dijon-garlic vinaigrette made from the shrimp poaching broth. A no-mayo pasta salad packed with fresh flavor.

Fast & Creamy Vegetable Soup

Creamy vegetable soup thickened with instant mashed potatoes and made from frozen mixed vegetables, milk, and chicken bouillon. A pantry-friendly shortcut soup.

Redibase Cream of Broccoli Soup

Creamy broccoli soup made with a butter-flour roux, chicken bouillon, and half-and-half. Uses frozen broccoli for a quick weeknight soup ready in under 45 minutes.

Citrus Sunshine Chicken

Citrus chicken marinated in a bright blend of lemon and orange juice, garlic, oregano, and a kick of red pepper flakes. A versatile marinade you can grill, bake, broil, or saute for juicy, tangy chicken.

Chilled Asparagus Soup

Chicken base is basically dehydrated, powdered chicken stock. If you can't find it in the supermarket, grind chicken bouillon cubes. For the asparagus, cut about two inches off the stem end. You don't need to peel it. To blanch spinach, simply drop it in boiling salted water for one minute and then immediately submerge it in ice water to stop the cooking and retain the color. The spinach will provide the soup with a vibrant green hue.

Garden Soup

Garden soup with chicken, potatoes, lima beans, carrots, and celery in a tomato-chicken broth. A hearty dump-and-simmer vegetable soup that's low calorie and feeds a crowd.

Bombay Chicken with Almonds

Low-calorie curried chicken with toasted almonds, diced apple, mushrooms, and a creamy lemon sauce. A smart way to turn leftover chicken into a new meal. Serves 5.

Mom's Chicken Piccata

Mom's chicken piccata with egg-dipped, flour-coated breasts browned in butter and simmered in a tangy lemon broth. A simpler weeknight take on the classic Italian-American dish.

Tuna with Biscuits

Canned tuna and frozen peas and carrots in a homemade thyme-scented cream gravy, topped with refrigerator biscuits and baked golden. This easy tuna pot pie is cozy, budget-friendly comfort food in 35 minutes.

Pork Normande for One

Pork Normande for one with tenderloin braised in apple juice, sliced apples, and onion, finished with brandy and yogurt. A classic French single-serving dinner.

Mandarin Cornish Hens

Mandarin Cornish hens: small game hens roasted and basted in a bright orange juice glaze for tender, citrus-kissed meat and burnished skin. An elegant, simple main with one bird per person or to share.

MacAroni Grill's Pasta Di Polla Al Sugo Bianco

Copycat Macaroni Grill pasta with grilled chicken, pancetta, red onion, and scallions tossed in a silky Asiago cream sauce. Restaurant-style white sauce pasta you can make at home.

Pumpkin, Bacon & Blue Cheese Soup

Savory pumpkin, bacon, and blue cheese soup balances earthy pumpkin and molasses against funky gorgonzola, smoky bacon, and a hit of cayenne. A bold, creamy fall soup that comes together in about 15 minutes.

Kentucky Burgoo

Hearty Kentucky stew with beef, chicken, okra, succotash, and curry powder that's been feeding Derby Day crowds and church suppers across the Bluegrass State for generations.

Vegetable Rice Bake

Cheesy vegetable rice bake with zucchini, green pepper, cheddar and cream cheese. A comforting low-calorie casserole that comes together in about an hour.

Basic Chicken Soup

Simple homemade chicken soup with diced chicken, carrots, celery, and onion in a quick chicken bouillon broth with fresh parsley. Comfort food in an hour.

Shake 'n' Bake

I have used this recipe for years. Chicken, pork, fish, or wings in all sorts of flavors--Chinese, Mexican, Italian, Cajun, etc. I have shared this recipe more than any other.

Bean & Sausage Soup

Hearty white bean soup with thick-sliced hot Italian sausage, chickpeas, and creamed corn. Simmered with cumin and bay leaf for deep, warming flavor.

Sweet 'N' Sour Chicken

Set-it-and-forget-it sweet and sour chicken in the slow cooker. Frozen chicken simmers with pineapple, carrots, peppers, brown sugar, and soy sauce. Serve over rice for an effortless weeknight win.

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