Homemade Chicken Broth
There’s nothing quite like arriving home to the comforting aroma of freshly made chicken broth while simultaneously tidying up your fridge. Just toss all your ingredients into the Slow Cooker the night before, set it up in the morning, and return to find a delightful, rich broth waiting for you.
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Ingredients
- 3 chicken breast halves
- 2 celery stalks
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2-3 sprigs thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- fresh herbs like cilantro or parsley
- whole peppercorns
- kosher salt
- 1 onion
- 1 to mato
- 1 cup carrots
Instructions
- 1
Combine all the ingredients in a slow cooker and add enough water to cover them.
- 2
Secure the lid and set the cooker to high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
- 3
Once the cooking time has elapsed, discard the vegetables, strain the broth, and set aside the chicken for later use in dishes such as chicken salad or any recipe requiring shredded chicken.
- 4
If you don’t plan to use the broth immediately, transfer it to containers for refrigeration, where it can last up to 2 days, or freeze it for several months.
- 5
After the broth has cooled, you’ll notice a layer of fat solidifying on the surface, which can be easily skimmed off.
- 6
Alternatively, you can place all the ingredients in a large saucepan, cover it, and let it simmer on low heat for several hours.