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Chicken Pho

By Kathi & Rachel

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Clear broth, tender noodles, chicken, mushrooms and a plethora of veggies make up this steamy and comforting bowl of Chicken Pho!  We used a slow cooker but stove top would  work just as well!

Chicken Pho on a colorful cloth with ingredients for topping

 

Since I still had my slow cooker out from last week’s Apple Crisp, I thought…what the Pho?  Come on guys, did you think I wouldn’t get a Pho joke in?  I mean Pho-get about it!  Isn’t that a beautiful Pho-to?  Stop me!

What we love about this recipe is there is no  pre-searing of the chicken or veggies.  Everything into the pot as is.  Stove top or slow cooker works for this recipe.   If using stove top, let it simmer at least 2 hours to extract all those flavors from the chicken and spices.

How to make delicious and easy Chicken Pho!

Prep your shiitake mushrooms first. (you can sub crimini mushrooms in place of shiitake if you prefer).  Remove the stems from the caps.  Slice the caps and set aside for later.  The stems are going in the stock to help deepen the flavor. The sliced shiitake will go in with the noodles.

shiitake mushroom sliced on a white cutting board

Add your chicken thighs, onions, and other spices to your slow cooker or soup pot.

TIP:   I keep my fresh ginger in the freezer...because ya never know when you are going to need it.   I had all the ingredients for this recipe,  but the ginger.  So glad I had tossed some in the freezer a month or so ago.  Place in the microwave for 10 seconds to thaw and it comes out great!  It’s a Pho-namenal tip!  ugh.

holding a knob of ginger out of the freezer and in front of the slow cooker

Now pour in your stock and start simmering.  When done, remove the chicken and shred before straining the broth.

Pho is all about the broth.  It should be super clear and have tons of flavor.  We used chicken and beef broth which made a rich deep flavor and went well with the mushrooms.

To get that clear restaurant looking broth strain it through a doubled up piece of cheese cloth.  

Chicken Pho being strained through cheese cloth

After you have strained your broth it’s noodle time!  We used linguine rice noodles.  You can certainly sub any long noodle you have around.  But we really liked how tender and authentic it made the soup taste.

rice noodles cooking in broth for pho

Serve with sliced peppers, green onion, jalapeño, cilantro and lime.  You can use whatever veggie you have hanging around. Nothing is really off limits.  I have even used broccoli and kale.  It all tastes good in that delicious crystal clear broth!

noodles and veggies in a white bowl

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Two of our favorite are this 20 Minute White Chicken Chili , and this Mexican Shrimp and Corn Chowder.  This soup takes less than 30 minutes but packs a huge flavor punch!

 

 

Pho the love of soup!  …just had to get one more in 🙂

Clink!

Kathi

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Noodles and broth in a beautiful white bowl topped with veggies for an amazing chicken pho

Slow Cooker Chicken Pho

A delicious blend of rich broth, noodles and chicken all cooked up in your slow cooker or stove top.  Either way you will love this super easy deep flavored soup!
4.50 from 8 votes
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds bone in skinless chicken thighs about 6-8 chicken thighs
  • 4 ounces fresh shiitake mushrooms stems removed, caps sliced and set aside
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 4 large garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 3" piece fresh ginger, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 whole cinnamon stick
  • 6 black pepper corns
  • 6 whole cloves
  • 1 32 ounce carton of chicken stock prefer low sodium
  • 1 32 ounce carton beef stock prefer low sodium
  • 1 cup water
  • 5 ounces linguine shaped rice noodles
  • Garnishes such as lime wedges, sliced peppers, cilantro and green onion

Instructions

  • Remove stems from shiitake mushrooms and toss into slow cooker or soup pot if cooking stove top.  Slice the remaining mushroom caps and store in refrigerator until later.
  • Add skinless bone in thighs to the pot, along with next 8 remaining ingredients EXCEPT THE NOODLES and sliced mushroom caps.
  • Slow cooker : cook on low 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
    Stove top: simmer for 2 hours making sure the chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.  The longer you simmer the better your broth!
  •  Remove chicken and set aside. Strain remaining broth mixture through a fine-mesh sieve lined with cheesecloth into a large soup pot or dutch oven.  Place on stove and bring to a simmer.
  • Add noodles and mushrooms.  Cook until noodles are tender about 4-6 minutes.  
  • While noodles are cooking, remove chicken from bone and shred.  Stir chicken into hot broth with noodles and mushrooms.
  • Serve in large bowls topped with a variety of condiments such as sliced lime wedges, sliced peppers, cilantro and green onion

Notes

Notes to make Easy Chicken Pho!
Use a slow cooker or stove top methods.  See recipe card for cook times.
Use bone in skinless chicken thighs.
Strain broth through cheesecloth to get clear and authentic looking broth.
Use low sodium chicken and beef stock.  You can add your own salt in later if you prefer.
Substitute crimini mushrooms for the shiitake if desired.
Serve with a plethora of condiments for a colorful Pho!

Nutrition

Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 762mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1.6mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.8mg

 

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  1. Sean Mahan says

    November 19, 2018 at 7:34 am

    5 stars
    I still remember the first time I ever had chicken pho…Now let’s see how it goes the first time I make it at home!

    Reply
  2. Edie says

    November 5, 2018 at 9:58 am

    5 stars
    I made this wonderful soup for company yesterday but a couple of guests couldn’t come so I’m left with a lot of soup I don’t want to throw away. My question is, can I freeze it?

    Thank you for all the great recipes you and your daughter publish.

    Reply
    • LaughingSpatula.com says

      November 5, 2018 at 10:28 am

      I am so glad you loved it! It is one of our favorite recipes this fall! You certainly can freeze it just keep in mind that nothing tastes as good or has the same consistency once its frozen. But ya, It would be fine!

      Reply
  3. Edwyna says

    October 21, 2018 at 8:59 pm

    Grandma Isabel Fong, in Hawai’i, always kept her ginger in a small jar filled with sherry in the refrig.
    Aloha ????????????

    Reply
    • LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 22, 2018 at 8:52 am

      Love that tip! Thank you Edwyna!

      Reply
  4. Karly says

    October 20, 2018 at 3:33 pm

    I’ve got to try this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 21, 2018 at 9:40 am

      Thank you Karly! Hope you get a chance to give it a go!

      Reply
  5. Angelina says

    October 20, 2018 at 11:33 am

    5 stars
    I was SO glad to find this recipe for Pho in my inbox this morning! I’ve seen Pho when watching Andrew Zimmern on “Food Paradise”, and it always made my mouth water. This Pho seems not only to be healthy, but also super tasty, & very appealing to the eye. I also like that it can be made in my slow cooker, so it will be on our dinner table soon after my next trip to the grocery store. Thanks Kathi & Rachel. Your recipes never disappoint. Have a Happy Halloween.

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    • LaughingSpatula.com says

      October 20, 2018 at 1:45 pm

      Hi Angelina! Thank you ! Let us know how you like it okay?

      Reply

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