• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
4 Sons 'R' Us

4 Sons 'R' Us

Fast fix, budget-friendly, family-style recipes made from scratch at home

  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
4 Sons 'R' Us
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • Home
  • About
    • Work With Me
    • Privacy Policy
    • Nutritional Disclaimer
    • Email Subscribe
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Desserts
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
  • Holidays
    • 4th of July
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Halloween
    • St, Patrick’s Day
    • Thanksgiving
    • Valentine’s Day
  • Ingredients
    • Beef
    • Chicken & Poultry
    • Pork
    • Seafood
    • Vegetables
  • Popular
    • Air Fryer
    • Bread
    • Cakes & Pies
    • Casseroles
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Comfort Food
    • Copycat
    • Crock Pot
    • Grilling
    • Instant Pot
    • Kid Friendly
    • Salads & Dressings
    • Snacks & Dips
    • Soups, Stews & Chili
  • Family
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Child’s Play
    • D.I.Y.
    • Parties
    • Opinion
  • TQK  
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
Recipe Index » Course » Main Dish » Easy Crockpot Chicken Pho

Easy Crockpot Chicken Pho

Published by Meaghan on October 11, 2022 | last updated on October 11, 2022.

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Jump to Recipe

Easy crockpot chicken pho is a slow cooker take on the comforting Vietnamese chicken noodle soup recipe. This easy recipe has minimal prep but tons of flavor so you can make it and enjoy any time!

two bowls of easy crockpot chicken pho topped with cilantro leaves and lime wedges with a pair of chop sticks on the side

This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details.

As soon as the weather cools down even a smidge, I am all about soups and cozy casseroles.

While classic chicken noodle soup is a favorite in our house, my sons like variety.

This chicken pho recipe is essentially chicken noodle soup but with a delicious Vietnamese twist and bright Asian flavors.

two bowls of easy crockpot chicken pho topped with cilantro leaves and lime wedges with a pair of chop sticks on the side

What does chicken pho taste like?

Chicken pho is light, savory, and a touch sweet with notes of ginger and Thai basil.

It’s lighter and brighter tasting than ramen and so delicious!

crockpot chicken pho in the black bowl of a slow cooker

Ingredients

To make this you’ll need:

  • Broth– Chicken broth. If you want a lot of control over how salty this is, you can go for a lower sodium chicken broth.
  • Water– For more cooking liquid
  • Chicken breasts– Thin chicken breasts, trimmed of the fat.
  • Pho seasoning spice sachet– I use Jovian Pantry brand spice satchet but any will work
  • Mushrooms– Shitake if you can find them. If not, regular old white mushroom will work as a substitute.
  • Seasonings– Fish sauce, minced garlic, and thai basil.
  • Noodles– Linguini rice noodles. Make sure you are using rice noodles for the most authentic version of this.
  • Bean sprouts– Fresh
  • Garnishes– Cilantro, chopped green onions, and lime wedges

a white bowl filled with easy chicken pho topped with fresh cilantro leaves and a lime wedge

How to Make

Don’t let the idea of making pho intimidate you!

Thanks to the crockpot, it’s an easy beginner friendly recipe.

To do it, pour the broth and water into the bowl of your slow cooker.

Then add the chicken breasts to the pot.

Add the spice sachet, mushrooms, fish sauce, garlic, and Thai basil.

After you have added everything to the crock pot, stir it together to gently combine everything and make sure the mushrooms are as submerged as possible.

Then, put the cover on the crock pot and cook on low for 7-8 hours.

Prior to serving, press the noodles and bean sprouts down in the liquid and cover and cook for 45 minutes to give the noodles a chance to cook through.

Then, use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot and shred it or chop it.

Once it is shredded, return it to the pot.

Ladle into bowls and serve with cilantro leaves, green onion, and lime wedges for garnishes.

Enjoy!

a white bowl filled with easy chicken pho topped with fresh cilantro leaves and a lime wedge

Is chicken pho healthy?

Yes!

It is a balanced mix of lean protein and veggies that are packed with all kinds of good for you vitamins and minerals.

According to Healthline, pho may even have benefits like reducing inflammation and improving joint health and it makes a wholesome addition to a balanced diet.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftovers in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Reheat the pho in the microwave until warm.

a white bowl filled with easy chicken pho topped with fresh cilantro leaves and a lime wedge

Tips and Tricks

  • You can use chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • Feel free to switch the protein out and use shredded pork instead of chicken.
  • Can’t find fresh bean sprouts? Sub canned bean sprouts. You can normally find these in the Asian foods section of the grocery store.

Other Slow Cooker Soup Recipes

Easy crockpot chicken pho is a cozy variation on chicken noodle soup we love. Make it and enjoy!

Looking for other slow cooker soup recipes? Try these:

  • Crockpot Chicken Parmesan Soup
  • Slow Cooker Ham & Bean Soup
  • Slow Cooker Jerk Chicken Chili
  • Crockpot Chicken & Pesto Soup
  • Slow Cooker Jambalaya Soup
  • Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Soup
  • Crockpot Barbecue Chicken Soup
  • Slow Cooker Zuppa Toscana
  • Slow Cooker Pulled Pork Chili
  • Slow Cooker Spaghetti & Meatballs Soup

If you’ve tried this CROCKPOT CHICKEN PHO, or any other recipe on the site, let me know in the comment section how it turned out, we love hearing from our readers! You can also follow along with me on PINTEREST, FACEBOOK, and INSTAGRAM to see more amazing recipes and whatever else we’ve got going on!

a white bowl filled with easy chicken pho topped with fresh cilantro leaves and a lime wedge

Easy Crockpot Chicken Pho

Easy crockpot chicken pho is a slow cooker take on the comforting Vietnamese chicken noodle soup recipe. This easy recipe has minimal prep but tons of flavor so you can make it and enjoy any time!
4.67 from 3 votes
Print Pin Rate
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Asian, Vietnamese
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 237kcal
Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us
Prevent your screen from going dark

Ingredients

  • 12 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 1/2 lbs thin chicken breasts trimmed of fat
  • 1 pho seasoning spice sachet
  • 3 oz shitake mushrooms washed & thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
  • 1/4 tsp dried Thai basil
  • 8 ounces linguini RICE noodles
  • 8 oz bean sprouts fresh
  • cilantro leaves for garnish
  • chopped green onions for garnish
  • lime wedges for garnish
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pour the broth and water into the bowl of your slow cooker. Add the chicken breasts to the pot.
  • Add the spice sachet, mushrooms, fish sauce, garlic, and basil. Stir gently to combine, and make sure the mushrooms are as submerged as possible.
  • Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Add the noodles & bean sprouts to the liquid, pressing down to submerge, for the last 45 minutes of cook time.
  • Using tongs remove the chicken from the pot, and shred or chop up- return to the pot.
  • Ladle into bowls and serve with cilantro leaves, green onion, and lime wedges for garnishes.

Notes

  • You can use chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • Feel free to switch the protein out and use shredded pork instead of chicken.
  • Can't find fresh bean sprouts? Sub canned bean sprouts. You can normally find these in the Asian foods section of the grocery store.

Nutrition

Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1729mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
Did you make this recipe?Share it on Instagram @4sonsrus or tag #4sonsrus!

recipe adapted from The Lazy Slow Cooker

This post may contain affiliate links. As an amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. See my full Disclosure Policy for details.

If you enjoyed this...

  • Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
    Slow Cooker Whole Chicken
  • Phorittos (Pho Style Burrito)
    Phorittos (Pho Style Burrito)
  • Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
    Slow Cooker Chicken Curry
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
« Previous Post
Pumpkin Gooey Butter Bars
Next Post »
Easy Potato Latkes Recipe
4sonsrus about us graphic

Hi! I’m Meaghan

Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas. I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot. Read more...

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Reader Interactions

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Helpful comments include feedback on the post or changes you made.

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

Primary Sidebar

Welcome to 4 Sons ‘R’ Us

Hi! I’m Meaghan. Welcome to my kitchen. Pull up a chair and get ready to dig into family friendly, easy recipes and meal ideas.

I’m a self proclaimed, proud pickle snob and cheese lover. Aside from that, I’m also the mom to 4 busy boys, elementary school through college aged. My boys keep my husband and I busy, and boy, do they like to eat. A lot.

Read More

Trending Recipes

a wooden spoon in a silver pan of buttered cafeteria noodles
grinder salad on meat and cheese stuffed toasted hoagie rolls
homemade boursin cheese served in a blue ramekin with crackers and pretzels on the side

Footer

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

SEEN ON

as seen on promo graphic

Copyright 2022 • 4 Sons R Us • Privacy Policy

4 Sons 'R' UsLogo Header Menu
  • Homepage
  • About
  • Recipe Index
    • ALL Recipes
  • Course
  • Holidays
  • Ingredients
  • Popular
  • Family
  • TQK