Description
Warm your soul with this comforting and flavorful Rotisserie Chicken Pho—a shortcut version of the classic Vietnamese noodle soup. By using tender rotisserie chicken and simmering aromatics in a rich broth, this dish delivers bold flavor in a fraction of the time. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, cold-weather comfort, or a nourishing bowl when you’re feeling under the weather. This easy recipe is loaded with herbs, rice noodles, and zesty toppings, making it a go-to for fans of international food ideas, easy dinner solutions, and healthy homemade soup recipes. Ideal for lunch, dinner ideas, or cozy meal prep.
Ingredients
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 onion, halved
2-inch piece ginger, sliced
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 star anise
3 whole cloves
1 cinnamon stick
6 ounces rice noodles
1 cup bean sprouts
1/2 cup green onions, sliced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/4 cup Thai basil or mint leaves
2 limes, cut into wedges
Chili garlic sauce or sriracha, to taste
Instructions
1. Char the onion and ginger in a large pot over medium heat until slightly blackened.
2. Add the chicken broth, fish sauce, star anise, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Simmer for 30 minutes.
3. While the broth simmers, prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken. Shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
5. Strain the broth to remove solids.
6. To serve, divide noodles into bowls and top with shredded chicken.
7. Ladle hot broth over the bowls.
8. Garnish with bean sprouts, green onions, cilantro, Thai basil or mint, and lime wedges.
9. Add chili garlic sauce or sriracha for extra heat if desired.
10. Serve hot and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Char the onion and ginger well—it adds essential smoky depth to your broth.
Keep noodles and broth stored separately if prepping ahead to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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