What Are Chicken bouillon cubes and How Can I Use Them?

Here's everything worth knowing about chicken bouillon cubes and how to pick them, what they are, how to store them, and what to use instead, plus 127 recipes to cook tonight.

What are chicken bouillon cubes?

Chicken bouillon is the plain unclarified broth that results from boiling a chicken carcass and vegetables sometimes with various seasonings.

The food industry has developed methods for solidifying the extracts which are then compressed into chicken bouillon cubes (or simply chicken stock cubes) that are mixed with water to obtain an instant chicken stock.

Nutrition

Food group

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

How much do chicken bouillon cubes weigh?

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Soups, Sauces, and Gravies

Recipes using chicken bouillon cubes

There are 127 recipes that contain this ingredient.

Dave's Cream of Broccoli Soup

Lighter cream of broccoli soup using skim evaporated milk and sauteed leeks for body, finished with fresh basil and a hint of nutmeg. A leaner take on the diner classic.

Tomato & Orange Soup

Creamy tomato and orange soup with fresh tomatoes, orange juice, orange zest and a swirl of cream. A British-style soup that's bright, velvety and full of citrus warmth.

Very Creamy Corn Chowder

Creamy corn chowder with bacon, green pepper and a milk-based roux. Mixes fresh corn with creamed corn for sweet richness in 30 minutes flat. Weeknight-ready.

Creamy Broccoli Cheese Soup

Creamy broccoli cheese soup made smooth with Velveeta, blended with milk and flour so it never curdles, then enriched with half-and-half. A quick, velvety comfort-food soup in about 40 minutes.

Sausage & Lentil Soup

Sausage and lentil soup that's even better the next day. Browned sausage, vegetables, and herbs simmered into a hearty broth, with lentils added near the end so they stay tender, not mushy.

Cream Cheese Broccoli Onion Soup

Cream cheese broccoli onion soup, a richer take on broccoli soup that uses cream cheese for body instead of a roux. Sweet onions, frozen broccoli, and a bright squeeze of lemon at the end.

Bacon Potato-Broccoli Soup

Bacon potato-broccoli soup blends crispy bacon, potatoes and onion into a creamy pureed base, then folds in broccoli florets for a chunky finish. A weeknight bowl with smoky depth and a whisper of curry.

Mediterranean Quinoa Salad

This colorful low fat salad can be enjoyed warm or cold.

Minnesota Cream of Mushroom Soup

My favorite as a child growing up in cold Minnesota.

Cheddar-Potato-Broccoli Soup

Thick, creamy cheddar potato broccoli soup made from scratch in one pot. Chunks of tender potato and broccoli in a velvety cheese broth that's ready in about an hour.

Chicken & Pasta in Ginger Sauce

When I cooked this dish I didn't believe in good lunch today.. how wrong I was.. all my taste buds were busy and jolly.. my YES..

Breezy Point Chicken Curry

A lighter chicken curry with applesauce for natural sweetness and a creamy tomato-curry sauce, served over rice with all the fixings. Raisins, coconut, peanuts, chutney, and more on the condiment bar.

Crockpot Homemade Potato Soup

Make your own delicious homemade soup that's so easy to make. This recipe uses a slow-cooker so it's a simple place all ingredients into the slow cooker and let is simmer all day unattended.

Chicken Enchildas with Cheese

This is a fantastic rich chicken enchilada recipe featuring chicken, cheese and baked in a cream sauce.

Easy Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken & Rice)

Easy arroz con pollo, a simplified chicken and saffron yellow rice studded with green peas. Real saffron threads tint and perfume the rice in this fast, one-pot Latin-style weeknight dinner.

Chicken Soup #2

Thick, stew-like chicken soup made from a whole chicken with carrots, potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes, herbs, and broken spaghetti. Simmered from scratch and freezer-friendly.

Loaded Vegetable Chicken Soup

Loaded vegetable chicken soup with three tomato styles, carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, and shredded chicken. Hearty Dutch-oven soup that feeds a crowd and freezes beautifully.

Chicken Cacciatore

Slow cooker chicken cacciatore with two whole chickens braised in tomatoes, red wine, garlic, and Italian herbs. Set it, forget it, and feed a crowd of ten with zero effort.

In-A-Hurry-Curry Soup

Quick curry soup with chicken, diced tomatoes, cream of celery soup, and half-and-half. A creamy, lightly spiced 30-minute soup using pantry staples for a fast weeknight dinner.

Lima Bean & Leek Soup

Hearty lima bean and leek soup with lentils, wild rice, and a meaty broth built from disintegrated lentils. Easily made vegan and packed with plant protein.

Gyoza a la Ruth

Japanese gyoza dumplings with seasoned pork and napa cabbage filling, pan-fried golden then steamed in chicken stock for crispy bottoms and tender tops. Ruth's classic family recipe.

Rita's Chinese Chicken

Chinese chicken with ramen noodles, bell peppers, carrots, and onions in a ginger-sherry-soy sauce. Chicken gets a cornstarch velvet marinade for tender, silky strips. Budget-friendly one-skillet dinner.

Cathe's Green Enchiladas

Green enchiladas with Monterey Jack cheese and onion rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a creamy sour cream and jalapeno sauce. A rich, cheesy Tex-Mex dinner baked until bubbly.

Diet Shrimp Bisque

Low-calorie shrimp bisque made from a homemade shell stock with saffron, white wine, and cognac. Rich and creamy using powdered milk instead of heavy cream.

Easy French Onion Soup with Croutons

Easy French onion soup uses both chicken and beef bouillon for layered savory depth, then tops the bowl with garlic-Parmesan toasted croutons. A 40-minute weeknight version of the bistro classic, no oven gratineeing required.

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