Description
A quick and comforting meal featuring savory chicken noodle soup served with a crispy, cheesy sandwich. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or when you need a warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup egg noodles
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 slices bread
- 2 tbsp butter, softened
- 4 slices cheese
- 4 slices deli meat
Instructions
- Heat chicken broth in a medium pot over medium heat until it reaches a gentle boil.
- Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, and egg noodles to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and noodles are al dente.
- Stir in shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- While the soup simmers, spread softened butter on one side of each slice of bread.
- On the unbuttered side of one slice of bread, layer the cheese and deli meat. Top with the second slice of bread, buttered side out.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the sandwich for 2-3 minutes per side, pressing lightly with a spatula, until the bread is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
- Ladle the hot chicken noodle soup into bowls and serve immediately with the grilled sandwich.
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- Adjust salt to your taste, especially if using store-bought broth.
- Feel free to swap vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
- For an even crispier sandwich, butter all outer bread surfaces before grilling.
- If storing leftovers, it’s best to keep the noodles separate from the soup to prevent them from becoming mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl soup + 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Noodle Soup Sandwich, chicken noodle soup, sandwich, comfort food, easy recipe, quick meal, cheesy sandwich, grilled cheese