Quick Chicken Pho (w/ Rotisserie Chicken)
This Quick Chicken Pho delivers all the rich flavors of traditional Vietnamese pho in a fraction of the time. With fragrant herbs and spices, and tender shredded chicken, the broth comes together quickly for a satisfying, family-friendly meal.
Servings: 6
Calories: 852kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 star anise
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup green onions sliced
- 3 cloves garlic peeled
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 6 basil leaves
- 4 cilantro sprigs
- 2-3 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 12 oz. rice noodles
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon coriander seeds and 1 star anise in a large pot or Dutch oven. Toast over medium heat for about 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, 1/4 cup green onions, and 3 cloves garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add 6 cups chicken broth, 3 cups water, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons sugar, 6 basil leaves and 4 cilantro sprigs. Simmer for 20-30 minutes. Strain the broth through a fine mesh strainer and return to the pot, discarding the solids.
- Bring broth to a boil and add the 2-3 cups chicken and 12 oz. rice noodles. Simmer until noodles are tender, 5-6 minutes. Serve with optional toppings such as bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, fresh basil, lime wedges, Sriracha sauce and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition
Calories: 852kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Monounsaturated Fat: 31g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 1318mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg