Chicken Stock Concentrate Recipes

Chicken stock concentrate is a reduced, deeply savory form of chicken stock used to add quick flavor to soups, sauces, braises, grains, and weeknight skillet meals. Because it is more intense than regular stock, a small spoonful can bring body, saltiness, and roasted chicken flavor to recipes without needing a full carton of broth.

Use it anywhere a recipe calls for chicken broth, especially when you want to control the liquid level. It is excellent for deglazing pans after sautéing chicken or vegetables, enriching gravy, boosting risotto, seasoning rice, or giving noodle soups a fuller taste.

Since brands vary in saltiness and concentration, start with less than you think you need, then taste and adjust. For most recipes, dilute the concentrate with hot water before adding, or stir it directly into dishes that already contain enough liquid.