Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

Name: Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
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

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This crockpot recipe for whole chicken soup makes broth for use in other recipes. Because it's made 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.

Recipe by Micki Stout

Updated on February 15, 2023

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

8 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

5

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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

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247	Calories
15g	Fat
6g	Carbs
22g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 5
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15g	19%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 62mg	21%
Sodium 99mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 6g	2%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 22g
Vitamin C 4mg	22%
Calcium 59mg	5%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 341mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.