Knorr Premium Chicken Base — No-Simmer Stock for Efficient Weeknight Dinners
Knorr Premium Chicken Base — No-Simmer Stock for Efficient Weeknight Dinners
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Why you'll love it
- One 11 oz jar yields 52 cups of stock, replacing bulky cartons and cans
- Paste format eliminates the measuring, unwrapping, and crumbling of bouillon cubes
- Real oven-roasted chicken delivers deeper, more authentic flavor than salt-heavy cubes
- Compact jar fits on a fridge door or tiny pantry shelf, ideal for small kitchens
- Trusted by professional chefs, giving home cooks confidence in consistent results
- Quick-dissolve formula prevents clumps and speeds up cooking
- Aroma is mouth-watering and smells divine when opening the jar
- Tastes like real roasted chicken broth
- Bold and wonderful flavor compared to powdered chicken stock
- Holds up well when refrigerated
- Shelf life about a month after opening when refrigerated
- Good container size
- Decent value for the money
- Makes soup process much shorter than making stock the usual way
- Adds flavor that makes simple soup taste like it took hours to prepare
Perfect for
- Quick weeknight soup base without simmering stock for hours
- Flavor-boosting marinade for chicken, pork, or vegetables
- Seasoning rice, quinoa, and grain dishes in one spoonful
- Pantry substitute for canned or boxed chicken broth
- Gravy and pan-sauce enhancer for roasted meats and vegetables
- Making gravy without chicken using just two teaspoons, two cups of water, low-sodium soy sauce, and cornstarch
- Flavoring rice in a small rice cooker by scooping a tablespoon or two
- Steaming rice
- Making ramen in a microwave ramen cooker
- Snack use - making a small portion of flavored rice as a snack
- Replacing salt in casseroles, soup, pasta, or rice
- Drinking as broth on its own
- Flavoring stuffing
Product Information
Versatile Culinary Applications - Perfect for soups, marinades, roasted vegetables, gravies, rice dishes, and any recipe requiring rich chicken flavor. Authentic Real Chicken Flavor - Made from genuine oven-roasted chicken for deep, savory taste that brings restaurant-quality flavor to home cooking, whether you're using to make broth, as a marinade, or just a flavor enhancer. Knorr Flavor Base is incredibly easy to use - 1 teaspoon measurement equals 1 bouillon cube or 1 cup of stock, making portion control effortless. Maximum Value & Convenience - One 11oz jar creates 52 cups of rich chicken stock, providing exceptional value and taking up minimal pantry and fridge space. Advanced flavor base technology dissolves quickly & delivers more intense flavor to soups, marinades, and all savory dishes. Professional-Grade Results - Knorr is trusted by chefs and home cooks alike for consistent, full-bodied chicken flavor in every dish
Package Dimensions : 3.03 x 2.68 x 2.64 inches; 12.31 ounces UPC : 048001017924 Manufacturer : Unilever Units : 11.0 Ounce Best Sellers Rank: #3,728 in Grocery & Gourmet Food
Frequently Asked Questions
Does one teaspoon really replace a whole cup of stock so I can skip simmering?
Yes. One teaspoon of Knorr Roasted Chicken Base dissolves into one cup of water to make a full cup of stock, so you skip the hours-long simmer and get weeknight soup or gravy started in seconds.
Can I keep this on my desk-side pantry shelf for fast lunch prep during the workweek?
Absolutely. The 11 oz jar is shelf-stable until opened, so you can store it right next to your rice cooker, microwave ramen bowl, or sandwich station and scoop a tablespoon into grains, soups, or marinades between meetings.
Will the quick-dissolve formula clump if I add it to hot water while distracted?
No. The paste is engineered to dissolve seamlessly into hot or cold liquids, so even a quick stir produces a smooth stock without the lumps you get from bouillon cubes when you are rushing.
How fast can I go from pantry to plated rice in a small rice cooker?
Scoop one to two tablespoons of the paste into your rice cooker with the water and rice before you start it, and the grains cook with built-in roasted chicken flavor, no separate seasoning step required.
Can this base replace the canned broth I usually open for one-cup recipes?
Yes. Because one teaspoon equals one cup of stock, you can measure exactly what you need without cracking open a full can, which means less waste, faster cleanup, and a quicker end to your weeknight cooking.
Is this a smart pantry swap for canned chicken broth during busy weeks?
Yes. The 11 oz jar yields the equivalent of 52 cups of stock, so a single jar replaces multiple cans and cartons you would otherwise have to store, open, and dispose of during a packed workweek.
Will it actually make a 15-minute soup taste like it simmered for hours?
That is exactly what it is designed for. Real oven-roasted chicken gives the stock a deeper, slow-cooked flavor, so a quick weeknight soup, ramen, or grain bowl tastes like it took far longer to prepare.
How long does it stay usable after I open it for daily cooking?
Once refrigerated after opening, the jar holds its flavor for about a month, which is plenty of time for busy home cooks to work through it spoon by spoon.
Is Knorr chicken base faster than using bouillon cubes when I am short on time?
Yes. There is no unwrapping, crumbling, or stirring to dissolve a stubborn cube; you just scoop the paste and stir, which saves several minutes per recipe.
Can I use it as a fast marinade without measuring out multiple seasonings?
Yes. A spoonful stirred into olive oil, soy sauce, or yogurt gives chicken, pork, or vegetables a roasted chicken flavor base in one step, which is ideal for fast weeknight meal prep.
Does the jar fit on a fridge door so it stays within reach during quick cooking?
Yes. The compact 3 x 2.68 x 2.64 inch jar is sized specifically for tight fridge-door shelves and small pantry cubbies, so it stays accessible while you work.
Is this paste faster than powdered chicken stock for rushed recipes?
Yes. The paste dissolves instantly without the cloudy texture or gritty residue that some powders leave, so your sauces, gravies, and soups come together in less time.
Will the bold flavor mean I can skip extra salt and save a step?
In many recipes, yes. The concentrated roasted chicken flavor lets you reduce or skip added salt in casseroles, rice, pasta, and soup, simplifying your seasoning process.
Can I use it for a two-minute microwave ramen bowl between tasks?
Yes. Stir a teaspoon into the hot cooking water in your microwave ramen cooker for instant roasted chicken ramen without needing a separate stock pot.
Is one jar enough stock for an entire week of quick dinners?
Yes. Since 11 oz produces 52 cups of stock, one jar easily covers a full week of soups, grains, gravies, and marinades for a busy household.
Does it actually shorten the soup-making process compared to homemade stock?
Yes. Instead of roasting bones, simmering for hours, and straining, you just dissolve the paste, which collapses a multi-hour process into a few minutes.
How do I make a quick cup of chicken stock from the jar?
Stir one teaspoon of the paste into one cup of hot water until fully dissolved, and you have a cup of stock ready for soup, gravy, rice, or sauces.
How do I make a simple gravy without chicken using this base?
Whisk two teaspoons of the paste into two cups of water in a saucepan, add a splash of low-sodium soy sauce, and thicken with a cornstarch slurry cooked over low heat until glossy.
How do I flavor rice in a small rice cooker with this base?
Add one to two tablespoons of the paste directly to the rice and water in your rice cooker before starting it, then cook as usual for evenly seasoned grains.
Can I use this in a microwave ramen cooker?
Yes. Stir one teaspoon into the hot water and noodles in your microwave ramen cooker for instant roasted chicken ramen without a separate pot.
Does it work in recipes that call for canned or boxed chicken broth?
Yes. Use one teaspoon of the paste plus one cup of water for every cup of broth called for in the recipe, and proceed as written.
What is in the jar and what do I need to buy separately?
The jar contains the concentrated roasted chicken flavor base; you add water, and any additional recipe ingredients like vegetables, grains, meat, or thickeners are purchased separately.
Is the product safe to consume, and are there allergens I should know about?
The base is a standard food product used in home and professional kitchens; check the printed ingredient label on the jar for the most current allergen and nutritional information.
How should I store the jar before and after opening?
Store the sealed jar in a cool, dry pantry at room temperature, and after opening, keep it tightly sealed in the refrigerator, where it stays good for about a month.
What is the difference between chicken stock, chicken broth, and this chicken base?
Chicken stock is typically simmered from bones for a richer body, chicken broth is simmered from meat for a lighter flavor, and this base is a concentrated paste that you rehydrate with water to produce stock or broth on demand with consistent flavor.
