1. Add the chicken and water to a large stock pot or crockpot. If I have a bay leaf or a couple of carrots, I will throw them in.
2. Sprinkle with all of the following (to taste): salt and pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, 2 chicken bouillon cubes
3. Cover and simmer for 2-5 hours (depending on when I remember it).
4. Take out the chicken pieces.
5. Strain, cool and remove the fat.
6. Add the meat from the chicken back in and throw away the bones.

When I get ready to use it or reheat it, I taste it to see if it needs more salt, onion powder, etc.