Simple Slow Cooker Pho Recipe

Name: Simple Slow Cooker Pho
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts skinless/boneless; 8 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons fish sauce; 1 tablespoon tamari sauce; 1 cinnamon stick; 10 star anise; 1 piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced; 6 whole cloves; 3/4 pound cooked shrimp frozen, thawed/tail on; 8 baby bok choy chopped; thai basil leaves roughly chopped; 2 jalapenos sliced; 1 lime quartered; Sriracha sauce as needed; pad thai noodles precooked; bean sprouts Fresh, raw or blanched

Servings: persons

3 chicken breasts skinless/boneless
8 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon tamari sauce
1 cinnamon stick
10 star anise
1 piece fresh ginger peeled and sliced
6 whole cloves
3/4 pound cooked shrimp frozen, thawed/tail on
8 baby bok choy chopped
thai basil leaves roughly chopped
2 jalapenos sliced
1 lime quartered
Sriracha sauce as needed
pad thai noodles precooked
bean sprouts Fresh, raw or blanched

1
Place chicken breasts in slow cooker
2
Combine stock, fish sauce, cinnamon, star anise, ginger, cloves, tamari, and brown sugar
3
Pour over chicken breasts
4
Cook on low for 9 hours
5
Roughly chop bok choy
6
Rinse and dry shrimp
7
Remove chicken breasts from slow cooker along with spices
8
Add bok choy and shrimp to pot
9
Replace lid, turn slow cooker to high and cook for 30 minutes
10
In the meantime, shred cooked chicken breasts
11
Return shredded chicken to pot and heat for a few minutes
12
Place noodles in bowls, ladle broth, garnish with jalapenos, basil, Sriracha and bean sprouts

1118

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

194

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 chicken breasts skinless/boneless, 8 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 2 tablespoons fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Simple Slow Cooker Pho falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Simple Slow Cooker Pho

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Variations & substitutions

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