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Instant Pot Chicken Stock

A versatile, flavorful chicken stock that is great to have on hand. Use it in soups, sauces and gravy. 

When it comes to chicken stock, nothing beats a homemade version. I have been making my own for years now. Each time I would make Homemade Chicken Soup, I’d start by making my homemade broth.

Homemade broth used to be a labor of love. It would simmer all day long. But now, with the Instant Pot, it’s done in a fraction of the time. And thank goodness too because with the holidays approaching, you’re going to want to have this Instant Pot Chicken Stock on hand for all the things.

A versatile, flavorful chicken stock that is great to have on hand. Use it in soups, sauces and gravy. 

What ingredients do you need to make Instant Pot Chicken Stock?

When I make chicken stock from scratch, I like to use chicken bones. This means that whenever I make roasted chicken or buy one of those rotisserie chickens at Costco, I save the carcass. That is where you’re going to get a lot of your flavor from. For this Instant Pot Chicken Stock recipe, you’ll need about 2 pounds of chicken bones. This means a couple of leftover chicken carcasses will work.

You will also need veggies. Like chicken carcasses, I also save veggie scraps and trimmings in a bag in the freezer. When the bag is full, I use it to make stock. When it’s not full yet, and I just need to make stock, I’ll use fresh. Both methods give very flavorful stocks.  This recipe calls for celery, onions, carrots and a serrano pepper. I have used green bean trimmings, potatoes and turnips too.

How to make chicken stock in the Instant Pot

Finally the herbs and spices. Whenever making a poultry stock, sage, bay leaf and thyme are my go to for herbs. You can use fresh or dried. Whatever you have on hand. Just keep in mind that dried herbs are more concentrated so 1 tablespoon of fresh herbs = 1 teaspoon of dried.

Also, salt and pepper are a necessity. I like to season before the stock starts cooking and then adjust after it has finished. Unlike canned stocks, you can really control the saltiness of homemade chicken stock. I err on the side of less salty, in case the recipe that I’m using it in also requires salt.

How do you make Instant Pot Chicken Stock?

This is the best and easiest part. Put all the ingredients in the instant pot. Pour in enough water just to cover everything. Put the lid on, seal and set it for 45 minutes. Then do a full natural release. You don’t want to use a quick release for a couple of reasons, the flavor has more chance to develop and a quick release may cause boiling liquid to come out of the valve.

Finished Instant Pot Chicken Stock

After the stock has cooled slightly, you can use a spoon to skim off some of the fat from the top.

Strain the veggies and chicken carcass and then use in all the recipes.

You can freeze it in jars or in ice cube trays for when you need just a couple tablespoons.

Easy peasy huh?

Do you have to use chicken bones?

Nope! This technique works for any stock. I especially like to make it with the Turkey carcass after Thanksgiving.

Jar of Instant Pot Chicken Stock

What do you use homemade chicken stock for?

As mentioned above, I love using it for homemade chicken noodle soup. It will also work in any other recipe calling for chicken stock. I use my Instant Pot Chicken Stock when I make chicken curry. I use it when I make gravy.  Basically any recipe that calls for chicken stock, I use this.

It’s basically liquid gold. I mean look at it…

A versatile, flavorful chicken stock that is great to have on hand. Use it in soups, sauces and gravy. 

I also use it when my son is craving ramen and I don’t want to use the seasoning packet. It’s perfect for that!

Whatever you need, this Instant Pot Chicken Stock is going to come in handy!

It is SO easy to make chicken stock in the Instant Pot. This recipe provides you step by step instructions on how to make it. #instantpot #chickenstock #chickenbroth

 

Instant Pot Chicken Stock

A versatile, flavorful Instant Pot Chicken Stock that is great to have on hand. Use it in soups, sauces and gravy. Whatever your kitchen needs!
5 from 7 votes
Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 1 hr 30 mins
Total Time 1 hr 35 mins
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Servings

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds chicken bones
  • 1 onion cut in half, skins on
  • 6 cloves of garlic skin on
  • 1 - 2 large carrots cut into large chunks
  • 3 ribs celery cut into large pieces
  • 1 serrano or jalapeno pepper, cut in half (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
  • 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
  • 2 teaspoons dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • About 10 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients, except water, in the instant pot.
  • Pour water in until it fills just below the max line. About 10 cups will be enough.
  • Place lid on instant pot, seal, set manual pressure to high for 45 minutes. Once finished, do a full natural release.
  • Allow the stock to cool slightly and use a spoon to skim off any fat that accumulates at the top. Strain stock. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Store in containers to use immediately or freeze.
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Keywords: chicken broth, chicken stock, instant pot

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  • Reply
    Jen
    January 28, 2020 at 3:28 pm

    5 stars
    This had pretty good flavor, but a little peppery. I also threw in some little button mushrooms. I appreciate having the weight listed for carcasses and not having to peel onions & garlic!
    I’m making a second batch now but left out the peppercorns.
    I have an 8 qt instant pot. Putting in cold water even with the pot hot from the first batch, took 30 min to come to pressure & start cook time. The first batch took 1 hr 15 min to naturally depressurize. So total time for me was 2 1/2 hrs for a batch, which is WAY less time than simmering all day long.
    Thanks for sharing this recipe!

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      Deseree
      January 28, 2020 at 7:59 pm

      I love how fast it is! And I love the idea of button mushrooms, I’ll have to add those to mine next. That is the beauty of making your own stock, you can add (and take away) just about anything! :)

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    Jim O'Brien
    October 23, 2019 at 2:28 pm

    5 stars
    So simple. Delicious stock!

    • Reply
      Deseree
      October 23, 2019 at 3:49 pm

      Yay! I am happy to hear you enjoyed it!

  • Reply
    Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes)
    November 7, 2018 at 11:59 am

    5 stars
    This stock is calling my name for some homemade chicken soup.

  • Reply
    Jamielyn
    November 7, 2018 at 9:28 am

    5 stars
    Love this!! I’ve been wanting to make my own chicken stock. The instant pot method looks so simple!

  • Reply
    Toni | Boulder Locavore
    November 7, 2018 at 6:58 am

    5 stars
    This looks really tasty and really easy to make!

  • Reply
    Katerina @ diethood .com
    November 7, 2018 at 3:32 am

    5 stars
    I LOVE how you made it in the instant pot!! I can’t wait to try this!!

  • Reply
    Melanie Bauer
    November 6, 2018 at 11:32 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, this looks incredibly perfect! So tasty and flavorful, need to make this!

  • Reply
    Brandy O'Neill
    November 6, 2018 at 7:08 pm

    Love how you made this in the Instant Pot! Definitely trying this!

  • Reply
    Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
    November 6, 2018 at 5:21 pm

    LOVE this! I use the freezer bag too. I have never thought to freeze in an ice tray. Perfect when you just need a little!

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