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Chicken Bouillon

Homemade Chicken Bouillon (Easy Flavor-Packed Seasoning Recipe)

Learn how to make homemade chicken bouillon with simple pantry ingredients. This flavorful seasoning mix is perfect for soups, stews, rice, sauces, and countless everyday recipes. Easy to prepare, budget-friendly, and a great alternative to store-bought bouillon cubes or powder.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Condiment, Pantry Staple, Seasoning
Cuisine: American, International
Calories: 60
Ingredients Equipment Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups water
  • 4 chicken bouillon cubesor 4 teaspoons bouillon granules/paste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup cooked shredded chicken rotisserie chicken works great
  • 1 cup egg noodles or small pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cups
  • Small mixing bowl
  • Whisk or spoon
  • Spice grinder (optional, for a finer powder)
  • Airtight glass jar or spice container for storage

Notes

Key Takeaways

  • Chicken bouillon is a concentrated, dehydrated form of chicken stock — not the same thing as ready-to-use broth
  • One cube or teaspoon of bouillon dissolved in hot water roughly equals one cup of broth
  • It’s a fantastic flavor booster, but it’s often high in sodium, so it deserves a closer look if you’re watching your salt intake
  • You can make a rich, homemade-tasting soup with bouillon in under 30 minutes
  • Homemade versions exist if you want more control over ingredients