🥣 Quick & Easy Bone Broth (Perfect for Postpartum Recovery)

Why this recipe?

Traditional bone broth takes 12–24 hours to simmer on the stove—but let’s be honest, that’s often not realistic when you’ve got a newborn. That’s why I created this quick and easy bone broth recipe using a rotisserie chicken and a pressure cooker or slow cooker. It’s deeply nourishing, full of flavor, and most importantly, hands-off — so you can rest, recover, and focus on bonding with your baby.

🍼 Why Bone Broth Is a Postpartum Recovery Superfood

Bone broth has been used for centuries in postpartum healing practices. It’s rich in:

• Collagen (for tissue healing)

• Amino acids (for gut and immune support)

• Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus

• Gelatin (to support joints, digestion, and skin)

• Electrolytes to rehydrate and energize

  
  

Warm, easy to digest, and nutrient-dense—bone broth is one of the best things you can sip in the early weeks after birth.

🛒 Ingredients for quick & easy bone broth

Use what you have—this recipe is flexible!

🐔 Base ingredients:

• 1 rotisserie chicken carcass (bones, skin, scraps)

• 1 onion - halved, skin on

• 1-2 carrots - rough cut, skin on

• 2-4 celery stalks with leaves

• 1–2 bay leaves

• 5–10 peppercorns

  
  

• 🔑 Must-Have Ingredient:

  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar or the juice of half a lemon→ This acidity helps extract collagen and minerals from the bones!

    
    

Store bought rotisserie chicken leftovers

🌿 Optional add-ins (to boost nutrients & digestion):

• Garlic cloves - skin on

• Fresh ginger

• Parsley, thyme, rosemary

• Turmeric root or powder

• A piece of kombu - rinsed (for iodine + minerals)

  
  

👩‍🍳 Cooking Instructions

Option 1: Higher Collagen Yield (More Flavor)

1. Add all ingredients to your pressure cooker.

2. Fill with filtered water to the max fill line.

3. Run on Soup/Broth mode for 45 minutes.

4. Quick release the pressure.

5. Remove veggies, add more water and extra bones if you have them.

6. Cook again for 1 hour, then allow pressure to release naturally.

7. Strain and store.

   
   

Flavor: Stronger chicken taste, higher collagen content

Effort: Slightly more hands-on

All ingredients in the pot

Option 2: Set It & Forget It

1. Add all ingredients to your pot.

2. Fill with filtered water.

3. Run on Soup/Broth mode for 1.5 hours.

4. Allow pressure to release naturally.

5. Strain and store.

   
   

Flavor: Softer, more veggie-forward

Effort: Minimal

Fill with filtered water

🫙 How to Store Bone Broth

• Fridge: Store in glass jars for up to 5 days.

• Freezer: Freeze in silicone molds or freezer-safe jars for up to 3 months.

  • Pro tip: let it cool before sealing glass containers!

♻️ Bonus Tip: Use a Freezer Scrap Bag

Keep two labeled bags in your freezer:

🦴 Chicken Scrap Bag: Throw in bones, skin, cartilage, giblets (except liver), scraps left over from any cooked chicken.

🥕 Veggie Scrap Bag: Save onion skins, garlic peels, herb stems, carrot tops, mushroom stems, leek greens etc.

• Veggie scraps can also be saved and used for a veggie broth!

  
  

When you’re ready to make your bone broth, dump the bags into your pot. It’s easy, zero-waste, and packed with flavor.

💬 Final Thoughts

Bone broth doesn’t have to be fussy to be healing. Whether you take the long route or the quick pressure-cooked path, your body will still receive deep nourishment.

💪 Postpartum is a time to rebuild. Let food be your support.

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I'm a certified postpartum doula (DONA International) and postpartum nutritionist-in-training. I help families recover with evidence-based research, real food, rest, and realistic care.

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As a postpartum doula and nutritionist-in-training, I use evidenced-based research to share these recipes and tips to support your healing journey through real food and gentle nourishment. However, this content is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace personalized medical advice. Please consult your healthcare provider before making dietary changes—especially if you have a medical condition or specific postpartum needs. Every body and every recovery is unique—always do what feels right for yours.