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    Quick Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth

    Jun 15, 2022 · Modified: Oct 10, 2023 by Love Keil · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    Quick Homemade Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth is a great way to make this highly nutritious broth robust in flavor in just over an hour. Use whatever chicken, bones, and veggies you’ve got, and you’ll have a budget-friendly version to keep coming back to!

    If you’ve ever made bone broth before you’ll know it can normally take hours and hours of simmering time. I’m talking up to 24 hours sometimes!Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

    This Instant pot chicken bone broth is done in a fraction of that time, making this the quickest and easiest method to achieving that highly nutritious and super flavorful bone broth we love!

    The pressure cooker works to extract the collagen, vitamins, minerals, and all of those yummy benefits, faster than the stovetop method, and it’s a great way to use up leftover chicken carcass!

    Throw in some veggies, or whatever scraps you’ve got saved in your fridge or freezer, and in just over 1 hour you’ll have a delicious and nourishing batch of bone broth ready to be sipped on by itself or used in soups, stews, or gravies!

    During cold and flu season I always give it to my kids as a way to boost their immune systems!

    Chicken bone broth can be quite expensive to buy, so I’m going to show you a simple method for a homemade version to save you time and money!

    When YOU make this Chicken Broth Recipe, take a picture & DM me your Food on Instagram @MunchkinTimeBlog we would love to see your creation!

    Ingredients Needed for Chicken Bone Broth

    • Chicken: I use a whole raw chicken but you can use a cooked rotisserie chicken or leftover pieces of chicken you’ve got in your fridge. You want to make sure you have the meat as well as the bones, otherwise, if you’re just using bones, then you’re actually making a stock, not broth!
    • Onion & Garlic: Delicious aromatic veggies that infuse a ton of flavor into the liquid.
    • Peppercorns & Bay leaves: Whole peppercorns and bay leaves are a common seasoning in things like soups, sauces, and stews. Not to be eaten, they add flavor and then are discarded.
    • Turmeric: An earthy spice that has so many health benefits that not only does it add incredible flavor and color to the broth it also provides nutrients, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties too!
    • Salt & pepper: To taste!
    How to Make Chicken Bone Broth in Instant Pot

    How to make Chicken Bone Broth in Instant Pot?

    Step 1: This easy dump and set recipe starts off by adding the chicken into the pot, along with the onion, garlic, peppercorns, turmeric, bay leaves, and salt & pepper.water pouring into the instant pot filled with whole chicken cut up onion, galric and spices

    Step 2: Fill the pot with water until it reaches the line that says MAX. Do not go above this line. The reason is, that the Instant Pot needs the room to allow the pressure to build. If there is nowhere for the pressure to go, things can go wrong quickly!

    Step 3: Cover the pot with the lid and set the valve to the Sealing position. You can use the soup/broth setting or the High-pressure button for 60 minutes.a whole chicken, spices with onion and garlic cooking in an instant pot

    Step 4: Once the cooking time is up, allow it to naturally release (don’t touch it) for 15 minutes before moving the valve to the Venting position to release any remaining pressure.

    Step 5: Carefully strain the broth through a cheesecloth and fill glass jars or freezer-safe containers. Do not cover the containers until the broth has completely cooled.

    Broth Recipe Tips

    • Allow extra time. Yes, this recipe is quick in comparison to the stovetop or slow cooker methods, but always allow for extra time for the pressure to build. It can take a while for this chicken bone broth instapot recipe to come to full pressure.
    • Increase time. There is no harm in setting the cooking time to 2 hours! If you want to get a little more flavor and nutrients out of the chicken and bones, feel free to increase it by an hour.
    • Soak chicken. This is 100% optional, but I like to soak my chicken in a cold saltwater brine for at least 1 hour and sometimes overnight. It helps to add so much moisture and flavor to the chicken.
    • Save the chicken breast. If you’re using a whole chicken, you have the option of reserving the chicken breast and using it for something else instead. You’ll still have plenty to work with, with the rest of the chicken. It’s a great way to stretch out your food!

    How Long to Cook Chicken Bone Broth in Instant Pot

    This recipe is great for a quick and easy bone broth that won’t produce too much of the gelatinous goodness that forms on top.

    If you’re looking for that which is even higher in nutrients, you’ll want to use low pressure for a longer period of time. 2 hours or longer.

    Flavor Boosting Add-ins

    • Carrots
    • Celery
    • Rosemary
    • Thyme
    • Apple cider vinegar (which also helps to extract the nutrients from the bones)
    • All the veggie scraps you’ve been saving!
    Chicken bone broth in a pot

    Ways to Use Chicken Bone Broth

    There are so many uses for chicken broth! In recipes that state you can replace water with broth for more flavor, it’s always nice to have a jar of this stuff on hand!

    Here are a few more recipes that welcome delicious chicken bone broth:

    Chicken Corn Chowder - is a creamy, rich, and delicious soup full of flavor, it is super easy to make.

    Simple Beet Soup Recipe - one of my favorite soups to make, made of red beets, potatoes, cabbage, and chicken broth. 

    Quick Potato Leek Bacon Soup - rich and creamy soup even without any dairy! 

    Storing and Freezing

    Instant Pot chicken bone broth can be stored in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 7 days. I don’t think you’ll be using it all by then, so it’s always a good idea to freeze some!

    Always use a freezer-friendly bag or container and leave a little room for it to expand without exploding. So, don’t fill it too much! Freeze it for up to 3 months.

    What to make with Leftover Cooked Chicken?

    Don't know what to make with cooked chicken after you make chicken broth in Instant Pot? Here are few scrumptious ideas that include Cooked Chicken:

    Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe - if you make this soup, I would cook this chicken broth for 30 minutes so cooked chicken meat could be flavorful and juicy.

    Chicken Chimichangas - they are gluten free and made just under 30 minutes. One of the Most Popular Post here on Munchkin Time Blog.

    Fried Chicken Cutlets with Green Onion - made of fluffy dough, cooked chicken and flavorful green onion, kids love these! They are so good!

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    Munchkin Time's Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

    Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

    Love Keil
    Incredibly flavorful INSTANT POT Chicken Bone Broth Recipe with step by step pictures.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course EASY, Healthy, Instant Pot, Quick &amp
    Cuisine American
    Servings 1 pot
    Calories 1520 kcal

    Equipment

    • Instant pot

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 lb whole chicken or whole rotisserie chicken (100% optional - remove chicken breast before cooking and use it in different recipe)
    • 1 onion sliced in half
    • 1 head garlic top removed
    • 2 teaspoon peppercorns
    • 1 teaspoon turmeric
    • 2 bay leaves
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    How to Make Chicken Bone Broth in Instant Pot:

    • Place chicken into the Instant Pot. Add 1 sliced onion, 1 whole garlic head, 2 teaspoons of peppercorns, 1 teaspoons turmeric, 2 bay leaves, salt & pepper. Pour water until water reaches the MAX line.
      Munchkin Time's Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
    • Cover the lid and place the vent valve to ‘Sealing’. Push the soup/broth setting for 60 minutes. Naturally release pressure for 15 minutes (let the instant pot stand untouched for 15 minutes). Release pressure.
      Munchkin Time's Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe
    • Pour the broth thru cheese cloth into the jars or freezer safe containers. Enjoy!
      Munchkin Time's Instant Pot Chicken Bone Broth Recipe

    Notes

    Use this Chicken Broth and cooked chicken to make Amazing Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe, but instead of cooking for 60 minutes on high pressure cook for 30 minutes for juicy and flavorful meat and broth. 
    Before making chicken broth in Instant Pot, I like to soak my chicken in cold salted water for about 1 hour or overnight (100% optional).
    Freeze left over chicken bone broth in freezer safe container or zip bag.
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    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cupCalories: 1520kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 126gFat: 99gSaturated Fat: 28gPolyunsaturated Fat: 21gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 490mgSodium: 469mgPotassium: 1676mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 980IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 8mg
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    1. Kat

      December 01, 2024 at 1:53 pm

      Is it better to do a rotisserie chicken then remove the meat and make your bone broth or just use a whole chicken to make your bone broth then make your soup with the broth, removed chicken and vegetables.

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      • Munchkin Time

        March 03, 2025 at 9:30 pm

        That's a great question! Both methods have their perks. Using a rotisserie chicken for the meat first can save some time and give you deliciously flavored meat for your dishes. Then, making bone broth with the remains sounds like a cozy way to maximize flavor. On the other hand, starting with a whole chicken for the broth can create a rich, deep flavor that might be hard to beat. Ultimately, it depends on what you're looking for and how much time you have. Either way, you’ll end up with a comforting bone broth! Happy cooking!

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    2. Pat

      August 17, 2024 at 4:33 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious and I can't wait to try it! I have a question regarding the nutrition value. Those numbers seem pretty high for just one cup. Does it mean for the whole recipe? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        January 07, 2025 at 11:35 am

        Great question Pat, yes it is for the whole recipe, I apologize for the confusion!

        Reply
    3. Haley Kennedy

      July 19, 2024 at 9:02 pm

      Can I use a frozen chicken for this recipe?

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        July 22, 2024 at 1:36 pm

        Great question, Haley! To be honest with you I haven't made bone broth with frozen chicken before, but I don't see why not.

        Reply
        • ANN E NISTLER

          December 13, 2024 at 2:06 pm

          Yes, you can cook frozen whole or pieces of chicken in a pressure cooker which turns out delicious and moist. I also put the cooked veggies and as to the bone broth! No need to waste Fiber!
          Google or look at your cooker’s recommendation for how long. For 6 bone-in frozen chicken thighs I pressure cook on high for 12 minutes and let it release naturally. Total time is about one hour.

    4. Peggy

      November 03, 2020 at 7:49 am

      Good morning, I’m about to start the bone broth and turn it all into your chicken soup this afternoon. Even if the chicken is raw do you remove the breast? I’m not sure if the breast would overcook and that’s why you said that or if you said it for just a rotisserie chicken? Either way it is a bit unclear so I want to check with you.
      Thanks for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        November 17, 2020 at 4:04 pm

        I remove chicken breast and use it in different recipe, you are welcome to cook it with a whole chicken with the breast. I do find it a little too overcooked thats why I choose to remove it before making chicken broth and freeze it and use it later.

        Reply
    5. Lizzy

      April 07, 2020 at 5:41 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing. I still can’t get this instapot to slow cook correctly. Any suggestions

      Reply
      • Munchkin Time

        June 18, 2020 at 5:55 pm

        Hi Lizzy, this bone broth recipe requires only the Instant Pot, I hope this helps.

        Reply

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