You can cook and shred your own chicken and make your own broth by simmering a 3-pound / 1.5-kilo bird in water with 1 whole onion, 2 carrots, 3 bay leaves, 1 handful of thyme sprigs, leek greens, and 4 celery stalks. Once cooked, remove the bird and let cool before shredding. Strain and simmer the broth with a little salt and pepper for an additional 15 minutes. Remove from heat and use for rice and pie.