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Two large glass mason jars filled with golden brown slow cooker chicken bone broth are set on a dark cloth, surrounded by green leaves and white flowers, with a blurred, rustic background.

Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

Melissa Griffiths
Making Slow Cooker Chicken Bone Broth has completely changed how I use leftover rotisserie chicken. Instead of tossing the carcass, I turn it into liquid gold that's both nourishing and incredibly versatile. The slow cooker does all the work while I go about my day.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings 8 cups
Calories 25 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 stalks celery (large dice)
  • 2-3 large carrots (large dice)
  • 1-2 medium onions (quartered)
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2 medium tomatoes (quartered)
  • 1 chicken carcass (A leftover rotisserie chicken works great for this.)
  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 sprigs parsley
  • 2 sprigs thyme
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • 4 sage leaves
  • 8-10 cups water (enough to almost cover the chicken, don't overfill the slow cooker. )

Instructions
 

  • Place the vegetalbes and chicken carcass in the slow cooker.
    2-3 stalks celery, 2-3 large carrots, 1-2 medium onions, 3 cloves garlic, 2 medium tomatoes, 2 sprigs parsley, 2 sprigs thyme, 1 sprig rosemary, 4 sage leaves, 1 chicken carcass
  • Add the salt and peppercorns.
    2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon peppercorns
  • Pour enough water in to cover or almost cover the ingredients. DO NOT overfill the slow cooker. Leave at least 2 inches from the lid.
    8-10 cups water
  • Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Cool, strain, and store in airtight containers for up to 1 week.

Notes

For Beef Bone Broth: Swap chicken bones for beef bones (roast them first for deeper flavor) and increase cooking time to 12-24 hours for maximum nutrient extraction.
Vegetable-Heavy Version: Double the vegetables and add mushrooms, leeks, or fennel for a more robust vegetable presence.
Without Tomatoes: Simply omit them if you prefer a cleaner chicken flavor or are avoiding nightshades.
Instant Pot Version: Use the same ingredients but cook on high pressure for 2 hours, then natural release.

Nutrition

Calories: 25kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 616mgPotassium: 194mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 3376IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 1mg
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