Rice Pilaf
Buttery Rice Pilaf
Classic ButteryeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Oils, broth, rice and pantry
Chicken broth: what it is, how to pick and store it
The liquid from simmering chicken (and often vegetables). Low-sodium broth lets you season the dish yourself.
How to pick it
Low-sodium cartons, or bouillon or base mixed with water, all work; taste before you add salt.
How to store it
Unopened cartons and cans keep in the cupboard. Once opened, refrigerate it and use it within a few days, or freeze it in measured portions.
- Bring broth, soups and gravy you're reheating to a rolling boil. (USDA FSIS, Leftovers)
Out of chicken broth? What to use instead
- Vegetable broth: The same amount. Lighter and slightly sweeter.
- Bouillon cube, powder or paste + water: Follow the label for the amount of liquid. Close in flavor; a little saltier.
- Water + extra seasoning: The same amount, with ½ tsp salt per cup and extra garlic, onion or herbs. Flatter and lighter, but fine where other ingredients bring plenty of flavor.
Chicken broth: cups to grams
| Measure | Grams |
|---|---|
| 1 cup | 249 g |
| ½ cup | 125 g |
| ⅓ cup | 83 g |
| ¼ cup | 62 g |
| 1 tablespoon | 16 g |
| 1 teaspoon | 5.2 g |
Weights from USDA FoodData Central. Chicken broth: converter and grams to cups
Recipes with chicken broth (34)
Jambalaya
Cajun-Style Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya
Chicken & Sausage (Cajun)mediumCleanup score 4 of 5
Weeknight Stir-Fry
Chicken and Broccoli Stir-Fry
Chicken & BroccolieasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Enchiladas with Red Chile Sauce
Red Chile SauceeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Chicken Pot Pie
Classic Chicken Pot Pie
ClassicmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Herb Stuffing
Classic Herb Bread Stuffing
Classic BakedmediumCleanup score 2 of 5
Chicken Noodle Soup
Classic Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup
ClassiceasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Coq au Vin
Coq au Vin with Chicken Thighs
ClassicmediumCleanup score 5 of 5
Chicken Enchiladas
Creamy Salsa Verde Chicken Enchiladas
Salsa VerdeeasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken
Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken with Spinach
SkilleteasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Tomato Soup
Creamy Tomato Soup
CreamyeasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Chili
Creamy White Chicken Chili
White ChickeneasyCleanup score 4 of 5
More recipes with chicken broth
- Creole-Style Shrimp and Sausage Jambalaya
- From-Scratch Green Bean Casserole
- Garlic Butter Shrimp Scampi with Linguine
- Garlic Herb Roast Turkey Breast
- Greek-Style Lemon Oregano Roasted Potatoes
- Herb-Butter Roast Turkey
- Lemon Caper Chicken Piccata
- Lemon Garlic Butter Chicken Thighs
- Loaded Baked Potato Soup
- One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
- One-Pot Hoppin' John for New Year's Day
- Pressure Cooker Butter Chicken
- Pressure Cooker Pulled Pork
- Shrimp Scampi with Zucchini Noodles
- Skillet Sausage and Peppers
- Slow Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork
- Slow-Cooker Pork Carnitas
- Slow-Cooker Red Beans and Rice
- Slow-Cooker Turkey Breast
- Smothered Pork Chops in Onion Gravy
- Southern-Style Collard Greens
- Turkey Gravy from Pan Drippings
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Pick and store tips are in our own words. Storage times and safe temperatures are only shown where a U.S. government source gives them, named on each line; for anything not listed here, see USDA's FoodKeeper app.