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25-Minute Chicken Pho Bowl

Hot broth-based rice noodle soup with shredded chicken, fresh herbs, and a tangy dipping sauce. Ready in under 25 minutes using store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
320
Protein
28g
25-Minute Chicken Pho Bowl
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 oz rice noodles (dried, thin)
  • 1.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • ½ cup fresh basil, cilantro, and mint (chopped)
  • 1 whole jalapeño (sliced)
  • 1 whole scallion (sliced)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring chicken broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat.

  2. 2

    Add rice noodles and simmer until tender, about 6–7 minutes. Stir occasionally so they don't clump.

  3. 3

    Stir in shredded chicken and fish sauce. Simmer 2 minutes until chicken is warmed through.

  4. 4

    Squeeze lime juice into the pot and taste. Add more fish sauce or lime to your preference.

  5. 5

    Ladle soup into bowls. Top with fresh herbs, jalapeño, and scallion. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (5-quart or bigger)
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • bowls

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