Crockpot Chicken Pho Recipe
Skip the overpriced takeout. Crockpot Chicken Pho delivers bold, aromatic broth, tender chicken, and silky rice noodles—without hovering over the stove for hours. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting. Cinnamon, star anise, and cloves infuse the broth, while fish sauce and fresh herbs bring that signature pho magic. Toss in some bean sprouts, lime, and jalapeños, and pretend you’re in a street-side Vietnamese café. No need to master complicated techniques. Just dump, simmer, and slurp. Lazy cooking never tasted this good.
Crockpot Chicken Pho Recipe
A rich, fragrant Vietnamese chicken noodle soup slow-cooked to perfection with warming spices, tender meat, and fresh garnishes.
Ingredients
For the Broth:
- 1.5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs
- 8 cups water
- 1 onion halved
- 1 3- inch piece ginger sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise pods
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
For Serving:
- 8 ounces rice noodles
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup Thai basil
- 1 jalapeño sliced
- 1 lime cut into wedges
Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Broth
- Place chicken, onion, ginger, cinnamon, star anise, and cloves in the crockpot.
- Pour in water, then add fish sauce, sugar, and salt.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
Step 2: Strain & Shred
- Remove chicken and shred it with forks.
- Strain the broth to remove solids.
- Return the chicken to the crockpot and keep warm.
Step 3: Cook the Noodles
- Boil rice noodles according to package instructions.
- Drain and divide among serving bowls.
Step 4: Assemble & Serve
- Ladle hot broth and chicken over the noodles.
- Top with bean sprouts, basil, cilantro, and jalapeños.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over everything and slurp away.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~380
- Total Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin B6: 25%
- Iron: 18%
- Vitamin C: 20%
- Calcium: 10%
- Magnesium: 12%
Pro Tips for the Best Chicken Pho
- Char the onion and ginger before adding them for deeper flavor.
- Don’t skip fish sauce—it’s the secret ingredient.
- Use bone-in chicken for a richer broth.
- Customize toppings—add hoisin sauce, sriracha, or more herbs.
- Leftovers? Store the broth separately from noodles to keep them from turning mushy.
