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25-Min Chicken Pho with Lime & Chili

Fresh, aromatic pho in under 25 minutes using rotisserie chicken and store-bought broth. Bright lime, fresh chilies, and herb-loaded bowls hit all the notes of the real thing.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
32g
25-Min Chicken Pho with Lime & Chili
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Bring broth to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Add ginger slices and fish sauce, stir well.

  2. Step 2

    Add rice noodles directly to boiling broth. Cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken. Simmer 1 minute until heated through.

  4. Step 4

    Divide broth, noodles, and chicken between two bowls. Squeeze juice from one lime half into each bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Top each bowl with fresh herbs and sliced chilies. Serve remaining lime wedges and extra herbs on the side.

Tools you’ll need

  • large pot (4-quart minimum)
  • wooden spoon
  • ladle
  • two serving bowls
  • knife
  • cutting board

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