Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker Recipe
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Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

By: Micki Stout 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (128)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
10 Hrs
Ready In:
10 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 servings
 

Ingredients

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

Directions

  1. Place the chicken pieces, water, celery, carrots, onion, and basil in a slow cooker.
  2. 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.

Footnotes

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Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 247 | Total Fat: 14.8g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 9, 2005 by MRSW00DY   view full review
micki thanks for the great recipe! this is the best way to make chicken broth!!! no...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 4, 2005 by What a Dish!   view full review
Good recipe. I used thighs, and didn't bother skinning them. After cooking all day, I let it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2003 by Lovemyfamily09   view full review
I made many batches of this wonderful broth when the recipe was posted. I filled 1/2 gallon...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by Bobbie   view full review
Excellent recipe! I think one should try to give the recipe an "as is" a before rating so the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 15, 2004 by MAYBETHEBEST   view full review
Micki, thanks. I'm new to crock pot cooking. This is such a grand idea because I so much...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by LADYJAYPEE   view full review
I used chicken thighs only, for deeper flavor. About halfway through, I removed the skin &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2006 by Barb1970   view full review
I have made this recipe a few times now and have followed suggestions regarding spices to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2005 by UNPLAINJANE   view full review
love the idea of making stock in a slow cooker. i never thought i'd make my own stock until i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2006 by chibi chef   view full review
This is so much tastier than the chicken bouillon + water soup I've been making before! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2004 by RENEESM   view full review
I thought that this had too much basil. I added 2 chicken boullion cubes because i did not...

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