DrWebWe Sampled 11 Chicken Broths, And This Is The 1 That Tastes Homemade
Homemade chicken broth by Jakub Kapusnak is licensed under CC-CC0 1.0We Sampled 11 Chicken Broths, And This Is The 1 That Tastes Homemade
You might already have it in your pantry.
By Melinda Salchert, Published on November 22, 2025
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The building block to so many recipes, chicken broth is an important pantry staple. It’s always wise to have some on hand, whether you’re preparing a tasty rice dish or building the foundation of a rich gumbo. And nothing is more comforting than a warm bowl of soup on a cold winter day.
We know that there are an abundance of chicken broths to choose from at the store. That’s why we selected some of the more common and readily available broths and evaluated them based on taste, texture, and overall experience, so that you can make a more informed decision next time you head to the grocery.
Our favorite broth was one that had a nice chicken flavor without being too overpowering, and was overall balanced in herb flavor and salinity. Keep reading to see how each of these chicken broths stacked up.
How We Tested
We warmed each chicken broth in the microwave, poured them into small cups, and hid the packaging, so each tester could sample the broths without seeing which brand they were tasting.
Editors sampled the chicken broths side by side, scoring them on taste, texture, and overall experience using a scale from 1 to 5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. After everyone ranked their picks, we tallied the results to find the winner.
The Contenders
- Pacific Foods Chicken Broth
- Publix Chicken Broth
- Progresso Chicken broth
- College Inn Chicken Broth
- Swanson Chicken Broth
- Chef’s Cupboard Chicken Broth (ALDI)
- Member’s Mark Chicken Broth (Sam’s Club)
- 365 Chicken Broth (Whole Foods)
- Good & Gather Chicken Broth
- Trader Joe’s Chicken Broth
- Great Value Chicken Broth (Walmart)
How Each Brand Scored
Pacific Foods Chicken Broth
“A good basic broth without an overpowering flavor,” is how one of our editors described this chicken broth. While the deeper amber color and real chicken smell were standout features of this broth, almost all of our editors said this one did not have a very strong taste.
Publix Chicken Broth
This one “tastes like Thanksgiving turkey,” said one of our editors. Others agreed, saying there was a strong herb flavor like rosemary and sage. Others said it had a very pale and cloudy appearance with a fairly neutral flavor.
Progresso Chicken broth
A “good classic broth” with a mild flavor, Progresso Chicken Broth would be “good for a variety of purposes,” wrote one of our editors. Whether it’s a creamy chicken tortilla soup or Southern-style collard greens, this broth could be a good base for an assortment of recipes.
College Inn Chicken Broth
This was another one our editors thought reminded them of Thanksgiving, specifically stuffing with its herby flavor. Several others mentioned a nice and robust chicken flavor with warm, almost toasted notes.
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