Best Substitutes for Chicken Broth
Bouillon dissolved in water is the fastest fix; vegetable broth works in most recipes too.
Best overall swap
Chicken bouillon + water
1 cube or 1 tsp granules per 1 cup waterThe quickest pantry fix — adjust added salt elsewhere in the recipe since bouillon is salty.
All Substitutes for Chicken Broth
Chicken bouillon + water
1 cube or 1 tsp granules per 1 cup waterThe quickest pantry fix — adjust added salt elsewhere in the recipe since bouillon is salty.
Vegetable broth
1:1Works in almost any recipe calling for chicken broth, with a slightly lighter flavor.
Water + butter
1 cup water + 1 tsp butter, plus a pinch of saltA last-resort fix that adds a bit of richness when you’re fully out of broth.