Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles
Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles offers a fragrant broth layered with star anise, clove, and ginger, balanced by tender chicken and a touch of sweetness from coconut sugar. Crisp bok choy and heaps of bean sprouts add freshness, while spiralized zucchini stands in for traditional noodles for a light, gluten-free bowl. Ideal for a cozy dinner or a comforting weekend meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 30 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityFair
- 60 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 51
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 62
- Digestive
- 45
- Inflammatory
- 70
- Performance
- 71
- General Wellness
- 1
Place vegetable broth, chicken breasts, onions, oyster sauce, coconut sugar, salt, pepper, cloves, ginger, and star anise in a slow cooker and combine.
- 2
Cook on High until the chicken breasts shred easily with a fork, about 1 1/2 hour. Stir in the bean sprouts and bok choy. Continue cooking the soup until the bean sprouts are tender, about 1 hour.
- 3
Use a spiralizer to cut the zucchini into thin noodles.
- 4
Ladle the soup into 6 serving bowls. Top with the zucchini noodles.
- Calories 433.49 kcal High 22%
- Protein 37.22 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 68.36 g 25%
- Total Fat 6.33 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 1.49 g Moderate 7%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.57 mg Moderate 14%
- Sodium 1573.79 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 15.51 g Good Source 55%
- Total Sugars 9.06 g --
- Added Sugars 3.1 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 384.98 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 15.63 mg Good Source 87%
- Potassium 4123.24 mg Good Source 88%
- Vitamin A 901.84 mcg Good Source 100%
- Vitamin C 116.25 mg Good Source 129%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles is a Vietnamese dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 50 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Bok Choy, and Chicken Breast. Each serving provides about 433.49 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles?
- It is a Vietnamese recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles made of?
- The main ingredients are Bean Sprouts, Black Pepper, Bok Choy, Chicken Breast, Coconut Sugar. The full list of 13 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles?
- Explore these Vietnamese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles?
- About 2 hrs 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 433.49 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles healthy?
- Chicken Pho with Zucchini Noodles has an easyChef Pro health score of 67/100. Per serving, it provides 433.49 calories and 37.22 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1573.79 mg (68% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 1.49 g (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.1 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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