One box of chicken stock, one week of hearty meals

From creamy macaroni to garlicky sautéed greens, here's what you can make with a 32-ounce box of chicken stock

Published

July 22, 2026 12:45PM (EDT)

Macaroni and cheese, made with chicken stock (LauriPatterson / Getty Images )

There are a handful of items in my apartment refrigerator that span seasons: an open box of baking soda, sticks of butter, blocks of feta, plastic casings of my favorite goat cheeses, jars of kosher dill pickles and, most importantly, a box or two of store-bought chicken stock.