How to Make Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow cooker chicken bone broth is a hearty and nutritious staple in many kitchens. Made from simmering chicken bones and vegetables for an extended period of time, this rich and flavorful broth is not only delicious on its own but also serves as the perfect base for soups, stews, and sauces. The slow cooker method allows for the flavors to develop and the nutrients to be extracted, resulting in a deeply satisfying and comforting broth.

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Ingredients

  • 3 pounds assorted chicken bones
  • 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
  • 2 unpeeled carrots, cut into chunks
  • 2 stalks celery with leaves, cut into chunks
  • 1 onion, unpeeled and quartered
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 12 cups water, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place chicken bones, garlic cloves, carrots, celery, and onion on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat.
  • Roast in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  • Transfer roasted bones and vegetables into a 6-quart slow cooker. Add vinegar, bay leaves, salt, and peppercorns. Cover completely with water and cook on Low for 24 to 48 hours, adding 1 to 2 cups more water during the cooking process, to keep bones submerged.
  • Strain broth using a fine mesh strainer. Pour into jars and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Nutrition

    414 cal.

    • Total Fat: 29g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 143mg
    • Sodium: 376mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 30g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 469mg