Crock Pot Chicken Pho
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs 20 mins
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Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
325 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Asian
Crock Pot Chicken Pho
Description
Crock Pot Chicken Pho prepares a savory chicken broth by slow-cooking chicken breasts with toasted whole spices such as cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, coriander, and fresh ginger. The addition of fish sauce and brown sugar lends a subtle sweetness and umami depth to the broth. After cooking, the chicken is shredded and returned to the broth along with chopped baby bok choy, which softens with brief additional cooking. Dried rice noodles are then submerged and softened directly in the warm broth, absorbing its flavors without overcooking.
The finish includes traditional uncooked accompaniments like bean sprouts, fresh basil, jalapeño slices, and lime wedges to add brightness and contrasting textures. Condiments like hoisin, sriracha, and chili garlic sauce allow customization of spiciness and sweetness at serving.
This method yields a rich, clear broth with tender chicken and fresh vegetables, highlighting the specific spice blend and gentle slow cooking. The layering of toasted whole spices with the aromatic stock produces a nuanced and inviting flavor signature of pho-style soup.
Ingredients
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 2 lbs chicken breast or bone-in would work too, boneless
- 1 1/2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 2 inch ginger peeled and thinly sliced, fresh, piece
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 8 star anise
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 8 whole cloves
- 6-8 oz rice noodle 1/16 inch is the best, but whatever you can find will work!, pho, banh pho type
- 3-4 cups baby bok choy chopped
- 1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
- bean sprout
- basil fresh leaves
- jalapeño sliced
- lime wedges
- sriracha
- hoisin sauce
- Chili garlic sauce
Instructions
- Heat a small pan on medium heat and add cinnamon stick, cloves, coriander, star anise, and cloves. Toast, stirring oftne, for about 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Salt chicken breasts and add to a crock pot. Add chicken stock, fish sauce, and sliced ginger. Add brown sugar and give a little stir so it dissolves. Add toasted spices.
- Set to slow cook on low for 6-8 hrs on or on high for 3-4 hrs.
- Remove chicken from crock pot and shred. While chicken is removed, use a sieve to remove ginger and whole spices.
- Return shredded chicken to crock pot and add chopped bok choy. Turn crock pot to high, cover, and let cook for another 15 minutes.
- While bok choy cooks, prep your accompaniments by slicing jalapeños, lime wedges, and add basil and sprouts to a plate. Gather hoisin, sriracha, and chili garlic sauce.
- After the bok choy has cooked for 15 minutes, open lid and add dried rice noodles. Let cook submerged in the broth for 5-6 minutes, or whatever the cooking time on the package.
- Ladle pho into large bowls. Top with your choice of bean sprouts, jalapeños, basil. Top with sriracha, chili paste, and/or hoisin to taste and finish with a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Enjoy!!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 1474mg | 61% |
| Potassium | 502mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 5314IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 54mg | 60% |
| Calcium | 182mg | 18% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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