Chicken Broth – Instant Pot Version

Quit babysitting the stove. This hands off Chicken Broth recipe is done in 45 minutes compared to hours spent hovering in the kitchen and with just as much flavor!

So much can be said about the golden healing liquid that is chicken broth. A kitchen must, a pantry staple, and you just can’t make a marvelous soup without it. It simply cannot be replaced with a store bought version. It’s great for flavoring foods and deglazing pans. Let’s get all the flavor you’ve cooked into your food and on to your taste buds.

Chicken Broth (Instant Pot)

Quit babysitting the stove. This hands off version is done in 45 minutes compared to hours spent hovering in the kitchen and with just as much flavor!

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Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 40 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 6

Calories 100 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 chicken carcass with as much meat as possible
• 1 carrot roughly cut
• 2 celery roughly cut
• 1 large onion roughly cut
• water
• seasonings (see note)

Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot. Make sure not to add to much water leave a fair amount of room under the MAX line.
• Lock and seal Instant Pot, then set to High Pressure or Broth for 40 minutes.
• Let release naturally.
• Once done, strain through a colander into heat proof containers.
• You can use immediately or store.

Notes

When it comes to broth you can flavor however you want. It is so versatile. Some people add peppercorns, bay leafs, or even apple cider vinegar. It really depends what you want to use it for and personal preference. This is why I left out particular seasonings. I like mine simple because I cook with it. It is up to you, but I do not salt my broth at all. Therefore, my food wont be over salted.

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My recipe is super quick, easy, and completely hands-off, thanks to the Instant Pot!

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Why use the Instant Pot?

Making chicken broth on the stove top can be time-consuming and energy consuming. Making a proper bone broth can take anywhere from 12-18 hrs. The Instant Pot gives you less time over the stove and more time doing what’s important to you. Being that it does save energy I love using it in the hotter months. Those AC bills can be as expensive as a car payment, especially in South West Georgia!

Why Chicken Broth?

This chicken broth is the base for many of the recipes on this site. If you want to make Granny Pat’s Tomato Soup and do it correctly, you need to start with this. I’m sorry, there is no better way to make a fantastic soup! So yes, it does take some planning. But think about how much love and effort will shine through in the flavor of your food.

Chicken broth is amazing to have on hand for flavoring earthy grains like quinoa. It’s also useful for cooking other grains like couscous and rice. All you do is substitute the water for chicken broth. Think of that unhealthy ramen packet and what you can do with it now that you have your own chicken broth!

When you are sick, why is a chicken noodle soup the remedy? Because, something that makes us feel good is good for us! There are amazing benefits that come with ingesting broth. Some benefits include improved digestion, better skin, improved sleep, it can help protect your joints, and amp up your immune system. So that why chicken broth is often given out to patients in hospitals and to sick family members. Making it at home can be beneficial because you can control what goes into it.

Storing:

You can keep your broth in the fridge for a week or for months depending on the fat. As long as you don’t puncture the fat on top, it will protect the food from bacteria. This how our ancestors stored items. Make sure to save the fat for frying up potatoes or veggies. Your body will thank you for the added omegas and vitamins.

You can freeze the broth in ice cube trays for easy deglazing or freeze flat in ziplock bags for easy storage. Mason jars are popular too. If using the mason jar method, make sure to leave plenty of room for the chicken broth to able to expand without shattering your jars. And make sure to defrost properly.