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Overnight Crockpot Chicken Stock

August 11, 2015 By Aileen 13 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Overnight crockpot chicken stock is a great way to use up the leftover bones and skin from a chicken cooked in the crockpot or a rotisserie chicken. Often times, I will cook a whole chicken in my crock pot during the day, eat it for dinner, and make stock with the leftovers that night. It’s really simple and makes a rich and delicious stock. Homemade chicken broth is way better than store bought and is significantly cheaper, too.

A frugal and healthy recipe for crockpot chicken stock cooked overnight while you sleep. Slow Cooker Chicken Broth recipe from aileencooks.com.

Special equipment used to make crockpot chicken stock:

  • Hamilton Beach Set ‘n Forget Programmable Slow Cooker
  • Mesh Strainer
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Wide Mouth Funnel
  • Pint Sized Mason Jars

The first thing you do is roughly chop up an onion. Very roughly – just a little more than quartered. Put the onion in the bottom of the crockpot and place the chicken bones on top – along with any meat and skin you have leftover.

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Next, add in any other vegetables you have on hand. I usually freeze my carrot and celery ends and throw them in there frozen. Cover the meat and vegetables with water – leaving 1 inch at the top of your slow cooker. Sprinkle some spices on top and put the cover. Set it on low. Now, go to bed and wake up to rich and healthy homemade chicken stock.

Make healthy and homemade chicken broth in under an hour with the instant pot! Recipe for Instant Pot Chicken Stock from aileencooks.com.

When you wake up, your slow cooker will smell like chicken noodle soup. Turn your crockpot off and take the lid off so It can cool. Skim off any fat from the top with a spoon – the fat will show itself as the chicken stock cools.

Once the crockpot chicken stock is cool enough to work with, ladle it into a mesh sieve over a large mixing bowl. You may need to work in batches. Once all of your stock is strained, pour it into jars using a wide mouthed funnel.

A frugal and healthy recipe for crockpot chicken stock cooked overnight while you sleep. Slow Cooker Chicken Broth recipe from aileencooks.com.

If you plan to freeze the chicken broth, leave 1 inch of head space so the glass doesn’t break when the liquid expands in the freezer. You can also use gallon sized freezer bags. Just fill each bag with 4 cups of water and freeze it laying down. Once they are frozen, stand them up and they take up minimal space.

If you don’t have time to strain your stock in the morning, just pop your slow cooker (with lid) in the refrigerator. It can stay in your fridge for up to 3 days.

You may also like: Crockpot Buffalo Chicken and Crockpot Hawaiian Chicken.

A frugal and healthy recipe for crockpot chicken stock cooked overnight while you sleep. Slow Cooker Chicken Broth recipe from aileencooks.com.

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A frugal and healthy recipe for crockpot chicken stock cooked overnight while you sleep. Slow Cooker Chicken Broth recipe from aileencooks.com.

Overnight Crockpot Chicken Stock

Yield: 12 cups
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes

The easiest way to make your own homemade chicken stock - while you are sleeping!

Ingredients

  • Chicken bones and any leftover skin and meat
  • 1 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, cut in half
  • 2 carrots, cut in half
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  1. Place onion in crock pot. Top with chicken bones (and skin and meat, if using), celery, and carrot. Pour water over the contents, leaving 1 inch of head space. Sprinkle the salt, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and bay leaf over the water. Cover and cook on low overnight.
  2. In the morning, turn off the heat and remove the lid. Allow to cool slightly and skim off the fat. Strain through a mesh sieve and ladle into freezer safe containers or bags. Label and freeze for up to 6 months.
Nutrition Information

Amount Per Serving Calories 90

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Cuisine: American

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A frugal and healthy recipe for crockpot chicken stock cooked overnight while you sleep. Slow Cooker Chicken Broth recipe from aileencooks.com.

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  2. Reva

    January 18, 2016 at 3:48 pm

    Omg this looks so easy! I now realize all the food I’ve wasted in the past that I could be repurposing!

    Reply
    • Aileen

      January 18, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Reva, yes! You should search 10 Things to Stop Wasting and Start Freezing on aileencooks.com – there are a lot of tips on there.
      Chicken stock is a great place to start!

      Reply
  3. Nick Vacalo

    April 24, 2016 at 11:49 pm

    Excellent site, thanks! I’ve bookmarked it 🙂

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  4. Kassi Chapman

    June 20, 2016 at 1:00 pm

    Yes! I’ve been thinking about making my own lately! Will definitely try this!

    Reply
    • Aileen

      June 20, 2016 at 2:27 pm

      It is so easy! Enjoy!

      Reply

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