Description
This Rotisserie Chicken Pho is the ultimate cozy bowl you can whip up on a busy weeknight. It’s a quick dinner idea that doesn’t skimp on rich flavor, thanks to a broth layered with toasted spices, charred aromatics, and tender rotisserie chicken. Perfect as an easy recipe for cold nights, or when you’re craving healthy comfort food without the hours of simmering. Add it to your list of soup season essentials and dinner ideas!
Ingredients
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
8 cups low-sodium chicken or beef stock
1 large yellow onion, halved
4 slices fresh ginger
2 whole star anise
4 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
2 tablespoons fish sauce
8 ounces flat rice noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 bunch fresh Thai basil
1 bunch fresh cilantro
1 bunch fresh mint
Instructions
1. Toast star anise, cinnamon, cloves, and coriander seeds in a dry pot over medium heat for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
2. Add halved onion and ginger slices directly into the pot and char them until browned on both sides.
3. Pour in the chicken or beef stock, add fish sauce, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 25 minutes to let flavors meld.
4. While broth simmers, cook rice noodles according to package instructions and shred the rotisserie chicken.
5. Strain broth to remove spices and aromatics, then return it to the pot with the shredded chicken. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
6. Assemble bowls with noodles, pour hot broth and chicken on top, and finish with herbs, sprouts, jalapeño, and lime. Optional: add sriracha or hoisin.
Notes
Char the onion and ginger well for deeper flavor.
Keep the noodles and broth stored separately to avoid soggy leftovers.
Use a noodle strainer or mesh sieve to make straining the broth easier.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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