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20-Min Chicken Pho

Quick Vietnamese chicken noodle soup built on store-bought broth and rotisserie chicken. Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lime turn it into a vibrant weeknight dinner that tastes like the real thing.

Total time
20 min
Servings
2
Calories
340
Protein
34g
20-Min Chicken Pho
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a pot over medium-high heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add noodles and cook until tender, 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. Step 3

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

  4. Step 4

    Divide noodles and broth between two bowls.

  5. Step 5

    Top with fresh herbs and jalapeño slices. Serve with lime halves on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (3-quart or larger)
  • wooden spoon or ladle
  • two soup bowls

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