Description
A shortcut take on a classic Vietnamese favorite, this Rotisserie Chicken Pho is comfort in a bowl. Using store-bought rotisserie chicken and deeply aromatic broth, it’s a quick dinner idea packed with rich flavor, silky rice noodles, and fresh herbs. Ideal for a cozy weeknight, this easy recipe delivers all the essence of traditional pho in a fraction of the time. It’s also gluten-free, low in sugar, and customizable—making it perfect for healthy snacks, dinner ideas, or hearty food ideas all year round.
Ingredients
8 cups chicken broth
1 rotisserie chicken
8 ounces rice noodles
1 large onion
3-inch piece ginger
2 star anise pods
3 whole cloves
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 cup fresh cilantro
1 cup fresh Thai basil
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1 cup green onions, sliced
1 jalapeño, sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
Chili garlic sauce or sriracha (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, add 8 cups of chicken broth. Char 1 large onion (halved) and a 3-inch piece of ginger (sliced) under the broiler or in a dry skillet until blackened, then add to the broth along with 2 star anise pods and 3 cloves. Simmer for 30 minutes uncovered.
2. While the broth simmers, cook 8 ounces of rice noodles according to the package. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Remove skin and bones from 1 rotisserie chicken and shred into bite-size pieces to yield about 3 cups.
4. After 30 minutes, strain the broth and discard solids. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fish sauce. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
5. Divide the noodles evenly among 4 bowls. Top with shredded chicken and pour hot broth over.
6. Garnish each bowl with cilantro, Thai basil, mint, green onions, jalapeño slices, and lime wedges. Add chili garlic sauce or sriracha if desired.
Notes
To deepen flavor, make the broth a day ahead.
Use Thai basil and mint generously for authentic taste.
Store broth and noodles separately for best leftovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: pho, chicken pho, quick pho, Vietnamese soup, easy dinner, noodle soup