Chicken Broth in a Slow Cooker

This is the recipe I use to make chicken broth for use in other recipes. Because it's done 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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 hr
• Total Time: 10 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 247 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon dried basil
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, quartered
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 ½ pounds bone-in chicken pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place the chicken pieces, water, celery, carrots, onion, and basil in a slow cooker.

Step 2

Cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours. Strain before using, and discard vegetables. Chicken may be removed from the bones, and used in soup.