30-Minute Pressure Cooker Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup)
30-Minute Pressure Cooker Pho Ga (Vietnamese Chicken Noodle Soup) is a quick, flavorful dish that brings the essence of Vietnam right to your kitchen. With tender chicken, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs, this comforting soup captures the vibrant tastes of traditional pho in just half an hour. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s a delightful meal that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Pressure Cooking
- Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 ounces rice noodles (Bánh phở)
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 star anise pods
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop garlic and ginger; slice chicken if needed.
- Sauté aromatics: In the pressure cooker, add oil and sauté ginger and garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken and broth: Place sliced chicken in the cooker with broth, star anise, and fish sauce.
- Pressure cook: Seal the lid and cook at high pressure for 10 minutes.
- Cook rice noodles: Soak rice noodles in hot water until tender; drain.
- Serve: Release pressure safely, ladle broth over noodles, and garnish with cilantro and lime.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For richer flavor, consider using bone-in chicken. Customize by adding tofu or mushrooms for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat with extra broth to maintain texture.