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!

Mason jar with spoon and chicken bouillon powder mixture

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.

Various spices in bowls including dried roesemary, oregano, basil, salt and pepper and nutritional yeast

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

Three images of a blender with various spices inside in a yellow powder

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.

Spoon in a bowl with chicken bouillon powder

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.