Homemade Chicken Stock
Homemade Chicken Stock delivers a clean, comforting depth with gentle herbal notes from thyme, rosemary, and parsley, plus sweet undertones from onions, carrots, and leeks. It’s richly savory yet balanced, ideal as a base for soups, risottos, and sauces, or for sipping on a chilly evening. Serve it freshly made or freeze portions to have this flavorful foundation ready anytime.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Chicken Stock, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 30 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 52
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 1
Place water, chicken, carrots, celery, onions, leeks, sea salt, garlic, garlic powder, rosemary, dried parsley, and dried thyme in a large stock pot; partially cover the pot with a lid. Bring to a boil, lower the heat, and simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and falling off the bone, about 2 hours.
- 2
Take the chicken out of the pot. Stir in the fresh parsley until it wilts, 2 to 3 minutes. Take the broth off the heat and let it cool slightly. Strain the broth into freezable 2 to 4 cup containers. Use right away or freeze.
- Calories 716.81 kcal High 36%
- Protein 39.27 g Good Source 79%
- Carbohydrate 116.76 g 42%
- Total Fat 13.88 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.83 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 106.03 mg High 35%
- Sodium 642.72 mg High 28%
- Dietary Fiber 51.57 g Good Source 184%
- Total Sugars 100.01 g --
- Added Sugars 92.68 g High 185%
- Calcium 74.88 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 603.71 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 45.82 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 6.02 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Homemade Chicken Stock is made with 13 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Cut Leeks, and Dried Parsley. Each serving provides about 716.81 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Chicken Stock made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Cut Leeks, Dried Parsley, Dried Rosemary. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Chicken Stock?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 716.81 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Chicken Stock easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Homemade Chicken Stock healthy?
- Homemade Chicken Stock has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 716.81 calories and 39.27 g of protein, or 79% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 642.72 mg (28% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.83 g (9% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 92.68 g (185% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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