This homemade chicken bouillon powder is a simple, flavorful mix of spices and nutritional yeast that adds rich, savory depth to soups, stews, rice, and more!
Recipe Overview
I don’t know about you, but every time I reach for chicken bouillon powder at the store, I can't help but cringe at the ingredients list. Unless you're splurging on an organic version (which is pricey!), the store-bought stuff is usually packed with chemicals and preservatives.
Definitely not the kind of ingredients I want in my family meals! The good news? Making your own chicken bouillon powder at home is so easy—seriously, it takes no time at all!
You only need a few basic spices that you probably already have in your pantry, plus some nutritional yeast (which adds a ton of flavor!). Just toss everything into a blender, and you’ve got your own homemade bouillon powder ready to season all your recipes.
Recipe Ingredients
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp dried basil
- 2 Tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
How To Make Chicken Bouillon Powder
Full ingredients and instructions are also in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post.
STEP 1: Add 1 cup nutritional yeast, 2 Tbsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp garlic powder, 2 Tbsp dried oregano, 2 Tbsp dried basil, 2 Tbsp dried rosemary, 1 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp ground black pepper to a high speed blender or food processor.
STEP 2: Blend until the spices turn into a fine powder or until your desired texture (I like mine to have a little bit of chunkier pieces left). Pour into a mason jar and seal tightly with a lid. Give the spice mix a quick shake before using in any of your recipes.
What You Can Use Chicken Bouillon Powder For:
This recipe is super versatile and can be used in so many dishes to add that savory flavor!
- Homemade Broths & Stocks – Simmer the bouillon powder with water to make an instant chicken broth for soups, stews, or any recipe that calls for liquid.
- Soups & Stews – Stir it into your favorite soup for a chicken broth flavor. It’s perfect in chicken noodle soup and veggie soups.
- Rice & Grains – Boost the flavor of rice, quinoa, or couscous by cooking with 1 tsp of bouillon powder.
- Vegetable Roasts – Toss veggies (like potatoes, carrots, or cauliflower) with some olive oil and bouillon powder before roasting. It adds that extra layer of savory goodness.
- Mashed Potatoes – Add a spoonful of bouillon powder while making mashed potatoes.
- Cheesy Casseroles – Add it to the sauce in your casseroles, like chicken and rice or mac and cheese.
- Gravy – You can use it as a base for homemade gravy. Just add a little bouillon powder to your pan drippings and make gravy like you normally do.
- Sauces & Marinades – Stir it into marinades for chicken, beef, or tofu, or mix it into sauces like Alfredo or tomato sauce for extra flavor.
- Popcorn Seasoning – Nutritional yeast is a favorite on popcorn, which is why this bouillon powder works great too! Sprinkle it over freshly popped popcorn for a delicious, savory snack.
How To Store Leftovers
- In Pantry – A mason jar is perfect for storing your bouillon powder! Just seal it tightly and keep it in a cool, dark place, and it will last for over 6 months. Remember to give it a good shake before opening and using for recipes.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp onion powder
- 2 Tbsp garlic powder
- 2 Tbsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp dried basil
- 2 Tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 Tbsp salt
- 1 Tbsp ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add 1 cup nutritional yeast, 2 Tbsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp garlic powder, 2 Tbsp dried oregano, 2 Tbsp dried basil, 2 Tbsp dried rosemary, 1 Tbsp salt, 1 Tbsp ground black pepper to a high speed blender or food processor.
- Blend until the spices turn into a fine powder or until your desired texture (I like mine to have a little bit of chunkier pieces left). Pour into a mason jar and seal tightly with a lid. Give the spice mix a quick shake before using in any of your recipes.
Nutrition Info
The nutritional information provided is an estimate and is per serving.
Silvia says
I love it. It tastes like regular chicken bouillon but this is the healthier version!!!
Aoiefe says
This tastes and smells so good! Just made a cup to sip on its own! I love that I can use my own organic ingredients and still have it be cheaper than the stores. 👌 I personally didn’t find it salty enough so I added a bit more.