Best 2 Slow Cooker Chicken Broth Recipes

Creating a rich and flavorful chicken broth in a slow cooker is an easy and convenient method to elevate your culinary creations. With minimal effort, you can transform simple ingredients into a versatile stock that adds depth to soups, stews, sauces, and more. Whether you're seeking a comforting meal on a chilly evening or a nutritious base for your favorite dishes, this step-by-step guide will provide you with the techniques and tips to make the most of your slow cooker chicken broth.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW COOKER CHICKEN BONE BROTH

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This slow-cooked bone broth uses roasted bones and unpeeled veggies, which produces a much deeper flavor and darker color. For a lighter-colored broth, omit the roasting step and use peeled veggies. The longer this simmers, the richer it gets, however don't go longer than 48 hours as the flavor can turn bitter. Make sure about half your bones are collagen-rich, such as chicken backs, feet, or wings. Season with additional salt, if desired, upon serving.

Provided by France C

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Broth and Stock Recipes Chicken Stock Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 pounds assorted chicken bones
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
2 unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into chunks
1 onion, unpeeled and quartered
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
12 cups water, or as needed

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Place chicken bones, garlic cloves, carrots, celery, and onion on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
Transfer roasted bones and vegetables into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Cover completely with water and cook on Low for 24 to 48 hours, adding 1 to 2 cups more water during the cooking process, to keep bones submerged.
Strain broth using a fine mesh strainer. Pour into jars and refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 413.9 calories, Carbohydrate 5.5 g, Cholesterol 143 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.9 g, Sodium 376.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

CHICKEN BROTH IN A SLOW COOKER

Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker image

This is the recipe I use to make chicken broth for use in other recipes. Because it's done in the slow cooker, you don't need to fuss with it. I like to use breasts and wings, but any bone in pieces will make a nice broth.

Provided by Micki Stout

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Broth and Stock Recipes Chicken Stock Recipes

Time 10h15m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces
6 cups water
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, quartered
1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

Place the chicken pieces, water, celery, carrots, onion, and basil in a slow cooker.
Cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Strain before using, and discard vegetables. Chicken may be removed from the bones, and used in soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.2 calories, Carbohydrate 5.8 g, Cholesterol 61.5 mg, Fat 14.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 21.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 99.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

Use a whole chicken for a richer flavor. If you don't have a whole chicken, you can use chicken breasts or thighs.
Add vegetables to the broth for extra flavor and nutrition. Good options include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic.
Season the broth with salt, pepper, and other herbs and spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf for extra flavor.
Simmer the broth for at least 4 hours, or up to 24 hours. The longer you simmer the broth, the more flavorful it will be.
Skim the fat off the top of the broth before using it. This will help to make the broth healthier and more flavorful.
Store the broth in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Making chicken broth in a slow cooker is a great way to get a delicious and healthy broth that can be used in a variety of recipes. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can have a flavorful broth that is perfect for soups, stews, and other dishes. So next time you're looking for a delicious and healthy broth, give this slow cooker chicken broth recipe a try.