Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Broth Recipe

Name: Easy Slow Cooker Chicken Broth Recipe
Total time: 8 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds bone-in chicken pieces; 6 cups water; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 1 onion, quartered; 1 tablespoon dried basil

This simple crockpot recipe creates flavorful chicken broth ideal for various culinary applications. The slow cooker method ensures a hands-off approach. Bone-in chicken pieces, such as breasts and wings, impart a wonderful richness to the broth.

Total time8 hrs 15 mins
Prep time15 mins
Cook time8 hrs
Yield5

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Ingredients

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

Instructions

Combine chicken, water, celery, carrots, onion, and basil in your slow cooker.
Cook on Low heat for 8 to 10 hours. Strain the broth, discarding the vegetables. Shred the chicken meat from the bones and reserve for use in soups or other dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 247 kcal
Fat Content: 15 g
Fiber Content: 2 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 99 mg
Protein Content: 22 g
Cholesterol Content: 62 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 6 g
Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g