Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth

8 servings
Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth. Homemade broth is pressure cooking’s secret weapon, and it’s quick and easy if you start with a store-bought rotisserie chicken.

Ingredients

  • rotisserie chicken

    breast meat removed and saved for later, 2- to 4-pound

    1
  • Juices from the rotisserie chicken container
  • onion
    1
  • carrot

    scrubbed and cut in half

    1
  • celery

    cut in half

    1 stalk
  • bay leaves
    2
  • fine sea salt
    1 tsp
  • water
    8 c

Directions

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken breast meat off of the rotisserie chicken and save for another use. Put the rotisserie chicken carcass, onion, carrot, celery, bay leaves, and salt in the Instant Pot or pressure cooker, then pour in 8 cups of water. (The water should just cover the rotisserie chicken – it’s OK if the knobs of the drumsticks are poking out.)

  2. 2

    Lock the lid and pressure cook on high pressure for 60 minutes in an Instant Pot or other electric pressure cooker (Manual or Pressure Cook mode in an Instant Pot) or for 50 minutes in a stovetop pressure cooker. Let the pressure come down naturally – about 30 minutes. (It takes a long time for all that water to cool off.) If you’re in a hurry, let the pressure come down naturally for 20 minutes, then quick release the remaining pressure.

  3. 3

    Unlock the lid and open it away from you to avoid any hot steam. With a slotted spoon, scoop the chicken carcass and vegetables out of the pot and discard; they gave their all to the broth. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer. Refrigerate the broth for a couple of days, or portion into 2-cup containers and freeze for up to 6 months.

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth

Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth

105 min8 servings86 cal

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About this Recipe

Unlock Flavor with Easy Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth

Discover the secret to incredibly flavorful homemade broth without spending hours simmering on the stovetop! Our Instant Pot Rotisserie Chicken Broth recipe transforms a humble store-bought rotisserie chicken carcass into a rich, aromatic liquid that's perfect for all your culinary needs. This method leverages the convenience of a pre-cooked bird and the efficiency of your pressure cooker, making it an absolute game-changer for home cooks.

Creating your own homemade chicken broth has never been simpler. Instead of just discarding the bones and juices from your delicious rotisserie chicken, give them a second life! By adding a few basic aromatics like onion, carrot, and celery, along with bay leaves and water, your Instant Pot works its magic. The pressure cooking process extracts maximum flavor and collagen from the chicken bones in a fraction of the time, yielding a robust pressure cooker broth that rivals any gourmet stock.

This easy chicken stock is a foundational ingredient for countless dishes. Use it as a base for hearty soups, stews, risottos, or as a flavorful liquid for cooking grains like rice or quinoa. The natural richness from the rotisserie chicken bones means you're building deep flavor right from the start.

Tips for the Best Broth:

  • Don't Forget the Juices: The flavorful juices at the bottom of the rotisserie chicken container are pure gold for your broth – make sure to add them in!
  • Customize Your Aromatics: Feel free to add fresh herbs like parsley stems or thyme sprigs for an even more complex flavor profile. A few black peppercorns can also add a nice zing.
  • Strain for Clarity: For a clearer broth, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth. For everyday use, a regular sieve is often sufficient.

This Instant Pot chicken broth recipe is not just about making a delicious ingredient; it's about reducing food waste and elevating your cooking effortlessly. Get ready to enhance your weeknight meals with this liquid gold!

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