Tender Chicken Melts with Tomato Soup

Name: Tender Chicken Melts with Tomato Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless); 1 tablespoon olive oil; 0.25 teaspoon salt; 0.125 teaspoon black pepper; 0.25 cup mayonnaise; 1 celery stalk (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon red onion (minced); 4 slice sturdy bread; 0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 can tomato soup

Hearty chicken salad, made with tender seasoned chicken breast, on toasted bread and broiled until warm and cheesy, served with a comforting bowl of quick tomato soup.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $4.99/serving

Dietary

Nut-Free
High-Protein

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
1 tablespoon olive oil
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.125 teaspoon black pepper
0.25 cup mayonnaise
1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon red onion (minced)
4 slice sturdy bread
0.5 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 can tomato soup

Instructions

Preheat oven broiler. Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken breasts for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Remove and let cool slightly, then shred or dice.
In a medium bowl, combine the shredded or diced chicken with 1/4 cup of mayonnaise, 1 finely chopped celery stalk, and 1 tablespoon of minced red onion (if using). Stir well.
Place 4 slices of bread on a baking sheet. Spoon the chicken salad mixture onto 2 of the bread slices, spreading evenly. Top each with 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Broil for 2-3 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and bread is lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn. Toast the remaining 2 slices of bread if desired.
While melts are broiling, heat 1 can or carton of tomato soup according to package directions in a saucepan or microwave.
Serve the warm chicken melts with the hot tomato soup.

Notes

Using rotisserie chicken can cut down prep time significantly. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preferred consistency.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 520
Protein: 40.8 g
Carbohydrates: 38.5 g
Fat: 25.5 g
Fiber: 4.1 g
Sodium: 1150 mg
Saturated Fat: 9.5 g
Sugar: 8.2 g
Cholesterol: 130 mg