Rotisserie Chicken Bone Broth (Easy Homemade Recipe)

Creamy homemade chicken broth in a white bowl, garnished with herbs, on rustic wooden table for comfort food.

Rotisserie Chicken Bone Broth (Easy Homemade Recipe)

Make flavorful, homemade chicken broth from a leftover rotisserie chicken using your slow cooker, Instant Pot, or stovetop. This easy bone broth recipe is perfect for soups, grains, and everyday cooking.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Total Time1 45

Makes servings

Recipe from: Deanne Frieders | This Farm Girl Cooks

Ingredients

2 white onions or yellow onions roughly chopped
2-3 carrots roughly chopped
3 stalks celery roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic smashed
1 leftover rotisserie chicken carcass about 5–6 lbs
8 sprigs thyme or 3 teaspoon dried thyme
4 sprigs rosemary or 2 teaspoon dried rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 handful parsley or 2 tablespoon dried parsley
Small handful black peppercorns
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Water enough to cover

Instructions

Slow Cooker

Add chicken, veggies, aromatics, and herbs to a crockpot. Fill with water until covered.
Cover and cook on **low** for 12–24 hours.
Strain the liquid, discard solids, and season to taste.
Cool, refrigerate, and skim fat before storing.

Instant Pot

Add all ingredients to a 6–8 qt Instant Pot. Do not exceed the max fill line.
Cook on **High Pressure** for 40 minutes; allow a **Natural Release** for 30 minutes.
Strain into a large bowl, season, and refrigerate before skimming.

Stovetop

Combine all ingredients in a large stock pot. Add cold water to cover.
Bring to a **boil** over high heat, then **simmer** gently for 6–8 hours.
Strain, season, and refrigerate 2–4 hours before skimming fat.

Farm Girl Tips

Storage Tips

Fridge: Store in an airtight container or plastic containers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Transfer cooled broth to a freezer-safe bag, plastic containers, or glass jars. Leave headspace for expansion. Keeps 3–4 months.
Easy portions: Freeze in cubes using ice trays, then transfer cubes to freezer-safe bags for quick use.

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