Easy Homemade Chicken Broth Your Crock Pot
This easy homemade chicken broth is perfect for using up leftover chicken bones and vegetable scraps. It's packed with flavor and can be made right in your slow cooker!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 3 whole chicken breast halves
- 1 whole onion quartered
- 1 whole tomato quartered
- 1 cup carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2.5 sprigs thyme
- 3 whole bay leaves
- 0.5 cup fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley (I used cilantro)
- 1 tablespoon whole peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Place all ingredients into the crock pot and fill with water, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Cover the crock pot and cook on high heat for 4 hours, or on low heat for 8 hours.
- Once cooked, discard the vegetables and strain the liquid. Remove the chicken for use in other recipes like chicken salad.
- If you won't be using the broth immediately, store it in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days or freeze for several months.
- When the broth is chilled, any fat will rise to the top and solidify, making it easy to remove.
Notes
This homemade chicken broth is incredibly versatile. Use it as a base for soups, stews, sauces, or simply sip it on its own for a comforting and nutritious drink.