Instant Pot Chicken Stock (2024)

  • Oh the geletanious bone broth that you get from this recipe with very little work!!

    • leaning In

    • Ann Arbor

    • 4/3/2023

  • I've been making chicken stock in the IP for years and find that it makes a superior stock. We save all of our organic chicken bones from roasted chickens in the freezer and when I have enough into the Instant Pot they go along with the same ingredients called for in this recipe with the exception of the ginger and thyme. I think previously roasted chicken bones make a richer stock. So easy to do. I also let it cool as the recipe suggests and pour it through cheese cloth and then refrigerate over night in a large bowl with plastic wrap on top touching the stock. The following morning I pull the plastic off and the fat comes with it. I do cook it a bit longer than this recipe calls for. Usually an hour and a half.

    • Sherwood

    • Seattle, WA

    • 11/23/2022

  • Thank you to Carla Lalli Music for posting this wonderful recipe.I have been making chicken stock "the old fashioned way" for years. However, I decided to see if there was a way to make it in the Instant Pot and found this recipe. I could not disagree with the post from "Anonymous" more. This. Is. Excellent! It is so easy and comes out very tasty. It is definitely a dump and go recipe. I put it in and came back hours later to a nice, rich, heatlhy and tasty stock. Next time I think I will skip the simmering step and maybe add the ginger, which I forgot this time. When the pressure cook step was done I just let it release naturally for a couple hours, since I was busy, and it turned out perfectly!This will probably become my go-to method and we will be having homemade chicken stock much more often now!

    • Melinda Wolfhaus

    • Long Beach, CA

    • 1/26/2022

  • I have been making my grandmother's chicken stock in a giant pot for years. It is rich and golden and tastes like chicken. This was my time making anything in the instapot. It didn't seem like much chicken but I thought maybe through the magic of a pressure cooker it brings out more flavor or the flavor is intesified? Nope. What came out tastes like dish water. I dumped it all and will go back to the old fashion way of cooking it - MORE chicken (whole chickens) and slow simmering it for hours.

  • Omg this is so good. I'm drinking it. I'm making more already. Recipe is definitely a keeper!!

    • Anniesmama

    • Texas

    • 11/3/2021

  • Easy And delicious!

    • Anonymous

    • Florida

    • 9/21/2021

  • This is for a person that wanted to know if they could use the chicken for chicken soup or just eat like that and yes you can I bet it will taste so yummy hope this helped because no one answered you have a great day

    • Anonymous

    • Lowell mass

    • 8/18/2021

  • This recipe is such a game changer. I make stock on weeknights now, sometimes at the same time I'm whipping up dinner. It's just too easy. I don't even bother with the simmer part (somehow missed that instruction the first time), and found that it's totally unnecessary. Filling up my 8 qt. instant pot to the water fill line, this makes 14 cups of stock. I freeze them in Tupperware in 2-4 cup increments, so homemade stock is always on hand! Boxed stock, never again.

    • Chelsea

    • Los Angeles, CA

    • 1/13/2021

  • Fantastic stock! Everyone was skeptical of using the Instant Pot for stock, considering all of them were used to stovetop simmering for hours... and hours. I’ve changed their minds and I will always opt for this method until proven otherwise!We had about 2.5 pounds of bones, only half a head of garlic, and a small onion. So, I used about 2 cups less water & crushed the garlic to extract as much flavor as possible.I opted to cook it at high pressure for 60 minutes, just to appease one person. I also let it release pressure “naturally” just because I was in no rush.Everyone else tried it first, salting their tasters accordingly, and they were surprised and impressed. I happily patted myself on the back after tasting the rich & flavorful broth. Phew! Good enough to drink on its own, btw!

    • erin

    • Bay Area

    • 11/28/2020

  • I made this recipe yesterday. It is FABULOUS!! It was so good that I just added noodles to it. I didn't put in the ginger. I also sauteed the vegetables first. it's just a habit I have from all of the cooking classes that I've taken. You won't be sorry with this recipe.

    • Lauren Tilbury

    • Huntington Beach, California

    • 11/23/2020

  • I made this yesterday afternoon with around a 5-6 pound chicken carcass from a rotisserie chicken we bought from the store. It was DIVINE! It made our entire house smell amazing and the broth was just so very rich! I think I ended up using 4 quarts vs 3 but kept everything else the same. I couldn't believe how delicious the broth was on it's own, not to mention in our Zuppa Tuscana and Spinach/Leek risotto! So delicious! I will always make this! We used the instant pot method, the strained through a sleeve. Frozen leftovers in freezer safe bags flat for easy storage.

    • Angel

    • Colorado

    • 10/15/2020

  • I neglected to notice I was supposed to simmer everything and scoop off the foam before turning on the pressure cooking for 40 minutes, so I just did a dump and run. The broth turned out great. I will try it the right way next time and see if it is better, but I was very pleased with the results. One question I had is do you have to throw out all the meat after using it to create the broth, or is it ok to add it to the chicken soup?

    • Anonymous

    • Portland, Oregon

    • 1/9/2020

  • I've made this recipe about 10 times now. It's always been consistently excellent and the instant pot is really perfect for making homemade chicken stock. I always have some chicken stock from this recipe ready to go in my freezer.

    • cdalzell

    • Honolulu

    • 9/9/2019

  • I STRONGLY suggest doing a natural pressure release rather than a manual pressure release with this recipe. It's chicken stock--it's not like you need to worry about it overcooking. I did manual pressure release/QPR this weekend, and ended up with a kitchen covered in a jet of chicken fat. I should have thought better to begin with, given that you're scooping fatty foam off the top before you ever apply pressure. On the bright side, the stock is great, and this is going to become a weekly practice for me--just on NPR.

    • Anonymous

    • 1/22/2019

  • Not your grandmother's chicken broth. But nana never had an IP, either. I was not overly excited by the recipe but being in a hurry for some chicken noodle soup, I gave it a try. Prep and actual cooking was easy and straightforward. Followed the instructions to a T, and when finished I mixed in my aromatics and let it bubble away on the stovetop until carrots were soft. I cooked the egg noodles separately, then added them to my bowl, ladled out the soup and sat down to my dinner, not expecting much. Much to my surprise, I realized that this was one of the best bowls of chicken noodle soup I had ever tasted. Bright, clean and spicy from the red chilies I had added, I was very impressed with this tasty broth. Two thumbs up!

    • zenbuddhist2490

    • Michigan

    • 1/13/2019

  • Instant Pot Chicken Stock (2024)

    FAQs

    What is the correct ratio for chicken stock? ›

    A good rule of thumb is that for each pound to pound-and-a-half of chicken, you'll need one quart of water, or enough to just barely cover everything. Any more than that and you'll have a watery chicken stock or need to simmer it for much longer to get it flavorful enough.

    What happens if you don't have enough chicken stock? ›

    Chicken Broth Substitute: Salted Butter + Water

    If you don't have broth on hand and want a little more flavor than just plain water, try subbing in 1 cup of water plus 1 tablespoon of butter for every cup of chicken broth in your recipe.

    How much chicken stock for 8 cups of water? ›

    If you plan on using the chicken stock in recipes calling for chicken broth, dilute the stock using 1 cup of water to 1 cup of stock so you will get 8 cups/2 quarts of less concentrated stock that is *so good* in soups.

    What is the ratio of chicken stock to water? ›

    Store Bought or Homemade Chicken Stock

    The store-bought chicken stock can be too salty, so make sure to dilute with water in a ratio of 2 parts broth to 1 part water (4 cups broth: 2 cups water) as a good starting point. You can always adjust the flavor to your liking by tasting the broth.

    How much is 2 cups of chicken stock? ›

    Conversions: U.S. Standard to Metric
    U.S. StandardMetric (1 Tbsp = 15 ml)
    2 cups475 ml
    2 1/4 cups500 ml and 2 Tbsp
    2 1/3 cups550 ml
    2 1/2 cups600 ml
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    Can you overcook chicken stock? ›

    Can you overcook chicken broth? If you've added vegetables to the broth, it is possible to overcook chicken broth.

    What's the difference between chicken broth and chicken stock? ›

    Stock is generally made from bones, and broth is generally made from flesh. In both cases, they are often supported with aromatic vegetables, but in the case of stock, left unseasoned for maximum flexibility in recipes, whereas broth will usually contain at least salt and pepper.

    Why is my homemade chicken stock bland? ›

    A good stock isn't done until it's been strained, seasoned and cooled. Skimping on any of these steps can leave you with stock that's murky, bland or stale-tasting. To strain, pour the stock into a colander lined with at least two layers of cheesecloth.

    Can you add water if you don't have enough chicken broth? ›

    Fortunately, we're here to let you in on a game-changing secret: Water makes a more than acceptable replacement for chicken stock in most soups, stews, sauces, and braises. And in many cases, water actually produces a better-tasting result.

    Why add apple cider vinegar to chicken stock? ›

    Add the vinegar. (It helps draw out nutrients and minerals from the bones into the stock.) Simmer the stock for 6 to 8 hours, covered, keeping an eye on it to make sure it stays at a simmer.

    Why add vinegar to broth? ›

    But another indispensable bone broth ingredient comes in the form of vinegar, typically apple cider vinegar. You need this, not only for its slight acidic bite, but also to help extract the collagen and nutrients from the bones which give bone broth its richness and depth of flavor.

    Why add apple cider vinegar to chicken soup? ›

    Acid is the Secret to Richer, Thicker Chicken Stock

    Whether it's white wine or vinegar, a touch of acid added to the simmering pot will create a richer finished product.

    Should you stir chicken stock? ›

    3. Skim, Never Stir: Stirring stock is a no-no. It won't ruin the stock, but moving the liquid around or scraping down the sides of the stockpot reintroduces impurities. There's never a need to stir a stock during simmering.

    Why use chicken stock instead of water? ›

    Stock adds flavor, color, and richness to your cooking. But it's also time-consuming to make and expensive (well, more expensive than water, anyway).

    Do you cook chicken stock covered or uncovered? ›

    Add hot water as needed to keep bones and vegetables submerged. Simmer uncovered for 6 to 8 hours.

    What is the correct proportion of basic ingredients in a stock? ›

    Expert-Verified Answer. The correct proportion of basic ingredients in a stock is 50% bones, 25% mirepoix, and 25% water. The proportion of basic ingredients in stock can vary depending on the desired flavour and consistency.

    How much water do you need for 2 chicken stock cubes? ›

    The suggested mix is 1 cube per 2 cups water. You can go with anywhere from 1.5 to 3 cups water depending upon how strong or weak you want the flavor. If in doubt, start with 1 cup water and adjust from there to the taste you like.

    How much chicken base per cup of water? ›

    A: My advice to you would be to add a teaspoon to a cup filled with boiling water and taste.... need more? Add a little more until the tastes suits you. My entire family is using this soup base to cook with now...we love it!

    How many cubes of chicken stock per cup of water? ›

    One bouillon cube or a teaspoon of bouillon powder can be dissolved in one cup of boiling water to make one cup of broth. You can also melt bouillon cubes or powder directly into soups, stews, sauces and curries to enhance their flavour and create a thicker consistency.

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